Gambling policy statement consultation

A review of Cheltenham Borough Council’s licensing policy statement has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005.

Before determining our policy for the next three years, the council is required to consult with a number of organisations, persons and bodies representing responsible authorities, interested parties (residents and businesses) and representatives of the licensed trade in our area.

The council believes that the application of its licensing policy statement of principles should benefit both the operators of licensed premises and the general public alike. However, it also seeks to balance this against the powers of the licensing authority, the police and the courts, who together will act to protect the public wherever and whenever it may be necessary and prudent to do so.

Through the implementation of our licensing policy we aim to effectively integrate the licensing objectives with other initiatives that will:

  • Preventing gambling from being a source a crime or disorder, being associated with crime and disorder or being used to support crime;
  • Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way;
  • Protect children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

We would like to hear your views on the effectiveness of our current licensing policy and would welcome any suggestions you may wish to make that might lead to improvements in our policy for the coming three year period. Within the confines of statutory requirements and limitations, any aspect of our policy on licensing is open to review, however we consider the licensing objectives listed above are of particular importance and your comments and suggestions on these matters would be appreciated.

The consultation

The council is undertaking an eight week consultation, starting on 17 September 2015 and would be pleased to receive any comments you wish to make by 8 November 2015.

Consultation responses must be made in writing to:

Licensing Section (Quoting 'Gambling Policy Response')
Cheltenham Borough Council
Municipal Offices
Promenade
Cheltenham
GL50 9SA

Or

[email protected] (Quoting 'Gambling Policy Response')

Documents

If you want more information about this consultation, please contact the licensing team leader using the contact details above.