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Gambling Act 2005

Gambling Act 2005. Colin Palmer Building Control & Licensing Manager Chris Rann Senior Licensing Officer. Key Features. The Act also establishes a new regulator Gambling Commission And gives powers to the Licensing Authority. Licensing Objectives.

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Gambling Act 2005

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  1. Gambling Act 2005 Colin Palmer Building Control & Licensing Manager Chris Rann Senior Licensing Officer

  2. Key Features The Act also establishes a new regulator • Gambling Commission And gives powers to the • Licensing Authority

  3. Licensing Objectives Three Licensing Objectives to ensure that:- • Gambling remains crime free • Gambling is conducted openly and fairly • Children and vulnerable adults are protected.

  4. Role of Local Authority • Consideration of three year gambling policy. • Consideration of premises licences • Maintenance of Public Register • Enforcement

  5. Statement of Gambling Policy • approval by Council • subject to review • review of licensing guidance

  6. 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

  7. Who will be affected • Gaming • Lotteries • Betting

  8. Licences Issued • Premises Licences • Permits

  9. Timetable • Applications from January 2007 • Full Implementation September 2007

  10. Your Input • Draft Statement of Gambling Policy • Making Representation • Review of Premises Licence

  11. 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

  12. Questions

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