The Licensing Committee of Carmarthenshire Council met on Thursday, 06 February 2025, to review the council's Gambling Policy. The committee unanimously resolved to recommend the approval of the amended Gambling Policy to the Cabinet. An application to renew a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver's Licence was withdrawn.

Review of Gambling Policy

The committee received a report detailing the review of the council's Gambling Policy, which is required by legislation to be reviewed at least every three years. The current policy was adopted in December 2022. The review process involved consultation with various stakeholders, including the Gambling Commission, and liaison with neighbouring licensing authorities to ensure a consistent approach. The Authority's Licensing Section, in conjunction with the Council's Legal Department, had reviewed the policy in light of the consultation responses.

Members noted that while detailed information on online gambling was outside the local authority's remit and fell under the Gambling Commission's purview, it was understood that a review by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) would focus on the monitoring and safeguarding controls for online gambling.

The committee unanimously resolved to recommend to the Cabinet that the amended Gambling Policy be approved. The amended policy documents, including the Consultation Document 2024 and the revised Gambling Policy 2025-2028, were noted by the committee.

Mr Jonathan Marvin Davies - Application to Renew a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver's Licence

This agenda item was withdrawn from the meeting.