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9.1

The Licensing Strategy and
Policy Officer presented a report setting out the details of the
revised Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy), to be published
under the Gambling Act 2005 and details of the consultation process
that had been undertaken. The report seeks approval on the final
version of the Statement of Principles (policy) and for it to be
referred to Full Council.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Waste and Street
Scene Policy Committee approves the Statement of Principles
(Policy) for submission to Full Council on the 4th of December
2024, to ensure compliance with the Council’s statutory
requirements set out in the 2005 Act and associated regulations and
guidance to have the policy adopted by Full Council and published
in time for the Statement of Principles to be in effect in January
2025.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The reason for this
recommendation is to ensure compliance with the Council’s
statutory requirements set out in the 2005 Act and associated
regulations and guidance to have the policy referred to and adopted
by Full Council and published in time for the Statement of
Principles to be in effect in January 2025.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

No alternative options have
been considered as the Licensing Authority of Sheffield City
Council has a legal duty to publish a Statement of Principles
(policy) under the Gambling Act 2005 every three years as detailed
in paragraph 2.7 above.