Gambling Policy 2005 - Draft Version
This is a past consultation10 Jul 06- 19 Sep 06
Introduction
Before the Gambling Act 2005 comes into force we are consulting with interested parties, businesses and residents on the Borough of Poole's draft statement of Gambling Policy. This policy statement explains how the Borough of Poole intend to implement those parts of the new legislation that the council are responsible for.
The Licensing Authority has consulted with and taken into account comments received from many organisations to prepare this Policy. This is your opportunity to suggest amendments that may be incorporated into the document. Any comments made will be assessed for their relevance to the Gambling Act 2005.
Once consultation has been completed the policy document will be presented to the Council to be adopted. The Council will consult and review the policy every three years.
Background
When dealing with licensing matters the Borough of Poole is the Licensing Authority under the Gambling Act 2005 and will promote the three licensing objectives set out in the Act:
• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
• Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling
The licensable activities covered by the Policy are:
• Adult gaming centres
• Bingo premises
• Betting offices, including tracks
• Casinos
• Licensed family entertainment centres
• Club gaming permits
• Club gaming machine permits
• Prize gaming
• Unlicensed family entertainment centres
The Draft Policy document can be viewed via the link in the box to the right of the page.
Please use the questionnaire to give your views on the policy. You can email your reponses to environment@poole.gov.uk by Friday 29 September 2006.
Technique
Consultation Document.
Contact: Licensing
Tel: 01202 261700
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