The Cabinet of Doncaster Council decided to recommend the adoption of the 'Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 – Gambling Act 2005' to Full Council on 09 October 2024. This policy sets out the basis for licensing decisions under the Gambling Act 2005 for the next three years. The decision included incorporating specific measures for protecting children and vulnerable persons, such as staff training in gambling harm prevention and the provision of information leaflets.