Issue details

Consideration of the draft Statement of Licensing Principles under the Gambling Act : 2025-28

The Gambling Act 2005 requires each local authority to adopt and publish a Statement of Gambling Principles at least every three years. The purpose of the Policy is to set out the principles the local authority will apply when carrying out its licensing functions under the Act.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects two or more Wards;

Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025

Decision due: 7 Oct 2025 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Planning and Growth

Lead director: Director for Communities

Contact: Oliver Rawlings, Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) Email: oliver.rawlings@eastherts.gov.uk.

Agenda items

Documents

  • Consideration of the draft Statement of Gambling Principles 2025-28 following public consultation