Decision
(a) That
the draft Gambling Policy 2021-2024, as set out in appendix A, be agreed and published
for a period of public consultation of not less than 12 weeks;
(b) That, subject to there being no
relevant representations, the Service Manager for Licensing & Community
Safety, in consultation with the Chairman of the Licensing Committee recommends
to the Council adoption of the Draft Gambling Licensing Policy;
(c) Should relevant representations be
received, which require consideration of one or more significant amendments to
the policy, officers be instructed to bring a further report to the meeting of
the Licensing Committee with the outcomes of the consultation.
Reason for Recommendations:
To comply with legislative
requirements,
To ensure openness and
transparency in the Council’s decision making, and
To ensure that those persons affected
by the policy are given the opportunity to have an input into it.