Decision details

The Executive considered a report in respect of the proposed Stevenage Borough Council Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2022-2025, for onward recommendation to Council for adoption.

The Executive supported an additional recommendation proposed by the Portfolio Holder for Communities, Community Safety & Equalities that the Council would, through the General Purposes Committee, engage with local partners and stakeholders, including Hertfordshire County Council Public Health and addiction support organisations, to further develop the Local Area Profile by establishing an evidence base that identified local harms from gambling activities and make representations to the Secretary of State to tackle harms from services such as online gambling.  The Council would also seek the assistance of Hertfordshire’s Public Health team to carry out a local health impact assessment.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the proposed Stevenage Borough Council Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2022-2025, as attached at Appendix A to the report, be agreed.

2.          That the Stevenage Borough Council Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2022-2025 be recommended to Council for adoption.

3.          That the Council will, through the General Purposes Committee, engage with local partners and stakeholders, including Hertfordshire County Council Public Health and addiction support organisations, to further develop the Local Area Profile by establishing an evidence base that identifies local harms from gambling activities and make representations to the Secretary of State to tackle harms from services such as online gambling.  It will also seek the assistance of Hertfordshire’s Public Health team to carry out a local health impact assessment.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report; and 3. To identify and endeavour to address local harms caused by gambling activities.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.