Agenda item

To consider the Council’s draft Statement of Principles as required under the Gambling Act 2005.

Cabinet considered a report reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles.

Members were in support of the Policy and agreed the importance of the Council’s responsibility to vulnerable residents.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the proposed Stevenage Borough Council Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2025-2028 (attached at appendix A) be approved.

2.         That the Stevenage Borough Council draft Statement of Principles be recommended to Council for adoption.

Cabinet considered a report reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles which, the Council as the Licensing Authority had a duty under Section 349 of the gambling Act 2005 to prepare and publish.

Members were advised that the principle proposed changes related to formatting, declaration amendments, addressing typographical errors and the updating of contact details.  The 28-day consultation period resulted in five responses received which involved minor wording changes outlined in the report. 

It was noted that the draft statement of principles had been considered by the General Purposes Committee which did not propose any further amendments.

Members were in support of the Policy and agreed the importance of the Council’s responsibility to vulnerable residents.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the proposed Stevenage Borough Council Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2025-2028 (attached at appendix A) be approved.

2.         That the Stevenage Borough Council draft Statement of Principles be recommended to Council for adoption.