Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Planning and Public Protection (copy enclosed) updating members on progress with the review of the Council’s Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005.

RESOLVED that members note the contents of the report and authorise officers to continue work on the draft policy by compiling any responses received and present members with a final version for consideration at the next meeting in December 2017.

The Licensing Officer (JT) submitted a report (previously circulated) updating members on progress with the review of the Council’s Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005.

Members were reminded of the statutory requirement to review the Statement of Principles every three years.  The draft document had been developed by the six licensing authorities in North Wales to ensure consistency in matters relating to Gambling issues and functions and due regard had been given to the licensing objectives of the Gambling Act 2005 and the Gambling Commission’s ‘Guidance of Licensing Authorities’ as part of that review.  Members had approved the draft policy for formal consultation at their last meeting and details of the consultation process had been provided within the report.

Members noted progress with the review of the Council’s Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005 and it was –

RESOLVED that members note the contents of the report and authorise officers to continue work on the draft policy by compiling any responses received and present members with a final version for consideration at the next meeting in December 2017.

The meeting concluded at 12.25 p.m.