Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider and recommend to Council, proposed changes to West Suffolk Council’s Gambling Statement of Principles which has been subject to consultation. The Gambling Statement of Principles sets out the Council’s approach to gambling licensing across the district.   The Council is legally obliged to have regard to the Statement when making decisions on licence applications or reviews.

Content: Recommended to Council: (17 December 2024)   That: 1.       The revised West Suffolk Gambling Act 2005: Statement of Principles for Gambling for the period 2024 to 2027, as contained in Appendix A to Report number: CAB/WS/24/060, be agreed.   2.       The revised West Suffolk Local Area Profile, as contained in Appendix B to Report number: CAB/WS/24/060, be agreed.