Last chance to comment on Draft Gambling Policy
With less than a week left to comment on the draft Gambling Policy before the consultation closes on Monday 5 August, Wiltshire residents and businesses are being reminded to have their say.
Licensing Authorities are required to review their Statement of Gambling Principles Policy every three years and Wiltshire Council's current policy must be renewed by October 2024.
The Statement of Gambling Principles Policy sets out how the council would apply its functions under the Gambling Act 2005, particularly when making decisions on applications for gambling premises, small lotteries and club machines.
Cllr Dominic Muns, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: Licensed premises play a prominent and important part in our local communities, and we are responsible as the local authority for the licensing of all premises used for all forms of gambling, with the exception of the National Lottery and online gambling.
We've had a decent response so far, but we are keen for local residents and anyone who has an interest in licensing and the promotion of the licensing objectives to feedback their views before the consultation closes on 5 August and assist us with finalising the policy.
The results of the consultation will be reported back to the council's Licensing Committee at its meeting in September, with a view to the revised policy being in place from October. The draft policy can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1129/Gambling
The consultation can be found at https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/s/Draft_Gambling_Principles_Policy (opens new window). Paper copies are also available in Wiltshire Council libraries.
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