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Gambling Act Sub-Committee

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31 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Gambling Act Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Gambling Act Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, to consider an application for an adult gaming centre premises licence for Merkur Slots at 220 Hoe Street, Walthamstow. After hearing submissions from the applicant, loc...

About

The Gambling Act Sub-Committee, composed of three councillors from the Licensing (General) Committee, determines applications and reviews related to the Gambling Act 2005. It handles personal and premises license applications when objections are made or convictions are present. The sub-committee also reviews premises licenses, club premises certificates, and considers police objections to various license applications and temporary event notices. Its decisions directly impact individuals and businesses seeking or holding gambling licenses within Waltham Forest.

Members

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Emma Best · Member
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Kay Isa · Member
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Mitchell Goldie · Member
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Richard Sweden · Member