Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 28, 2024

Purpose:

Content: The Chair advised that the referrals 8B and 8C from Cabinet would be taken with the respective items on the agenda.   8A) Statement of Gambling Principles 2025-2028   RESOLVED: That Council adopted the Statement of Gambling Principles 2025-2028 policy.   REASONS FOR DECISION:   (1)   Licensing authorities are required to publish a policy every three years by virtue of section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”).   (2)   A new policy must be published by 3 January 2025 to comply with this statutory requirement.   (3)   The policy builds on the effectiveness of the existing policy with minor amendments to reflect changes in legislation.