Revised Gambling Policy 2025 - consultation
The Gambling Industry is highly regulated, not only by the Council but also the Gambling Commission (GC) who issue statutory guidance to Councils. The draft revision has been updated to reflect the changes the authority is required to comply with.
What has changed?
Legislation sets mandatory conditions which apply to specific activities and also the process the Council must follow when determining applications which cannot be changed.
Minor regulatory changes to specific limits and numbers e.g. stakes/limits of gaming machines, are referred to in the policy but not reproduced and therefore require no alteration or updating.
Local area profiles have been included for the first time in this policy. The GC advise ‘Completion of a local area profile is not a requirement on licensing authorities but there are significant benefits for both the licensing authority and operators, in having a better awareness of the local area and risks. Importantly, risk in this context includes potential and actual risks, thereby taking into account possible future emerging risks, rather than reflecting current risks only’.
The draft policy
Before completing the survey, please read through the Gambling Act 2005: Statement of Policy 2024, draft policy (PDF)
How to have your say
This is a short survey consisting of three questions along with an opportunity to comment on the clarity and add any other specific comments or suggestions. Please complete the survey using the online link below:
Revised Gambling Policy 2025 - consultation
You can request a paper copy by emailing licensingconsultation@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
The consultation will close on Sunday 24 November 2024.
What happens next?
All responses will be considered by the Licensing and Regulatory Committee in January 2025 before the final policy is adopted at full Council.
Contact us
If you have any difficulties taking part in the consultation, please contact;
- Telephone the licensing helpline 01737 276 672 available weekdays 10am-2pm & 2pm-4pm (Wednesday 2-4pm only)
- Email: licensingconsultation@reigate-banstead.gov.uk