Gambling Act 2005Colin Palmer

Building Control & Licensing ManagerChris Rann

Senior Licensing Officer

Key Features

The Act also establishes a new regulator• Gambling Commission

And gives powers to the • Licensing Authority

Licensing Objectives

Three Licensing Objectives to ensure that:-

• Gambling remains crime free

• Gambling is conducted openly and fairly

• Children and vulnerable adults are protected.

Role of Local Authority• Consideration of three year gambling

policy.• Consideration of premises licences• Maintenance of Public Register• Enforcement

Statement of Gambling Policy

• approval by Council

• subject to review• review of

licensing guidance

Timetable• Act passed 7th April 2005• Draft Statement of Gambling Policy out

for consultation 26th June 2006 to 8th September 2006

• Full Council approval 23rd November 2006

Who will be affected

• Gaming• Lotteries• Betting

Licences Issued

• Premises Licences• Permits

Timetable

• Applications from January 2007

• Full Implementation September 2007

Your Input

• Draft Statement of Gambling Policy• Making Representation• Review of Premises Licence

Smoking Ban in all enclosed workplaces

When?

To be implemented in Spring or Summer 2007

Why?

Primarily to protect third parties, particularly workers, from exposure to the harmful effects of second hand

smoke

How?

By working with businesses, particularly the Licensing Trade, to ensure successful implementation

Questions