Issue - meetings

The Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) introduced the report which detailed the draft Statement of Gambling Principles. He said that even though East Herts had a low number of licences and authorisations issued under the Act (with no bingo or arcade establishments), and subsequently a low number of related complaints, the council was still required to adopt and publish such a policy at least every three years.

The Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) said that there had been no substantial changes to legislation or guidance, and so the policy had been reworded for clarity and to remove repetition. He said that the document would be consulted upon with the public, licence holders and those who engaged with gambling harm.

The Chair thanked the Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) for the report.

Councillor Smith said that she was happy to endorse the policy, which contained no substantive changes, and which was already working well.

The Chair said that the detail within the report was extensive, and that it was reassuring to have such a policy ready should it be needed. 

It was moved by Councillor Marlow and seconded by Councillor Redfern that the recommendations, as detailed, be approved. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that, prior to public consultation, members review and comment on the draft Statement of Gambling Principles for consideration of the Executive Member for Planning and Growth.