Gambling Licencing Policy - Consultation 2024

Have your say on the statement of the principles that Southend-on-Sea City Council proposes to apply regarding the licensing of gambling, when exercising its functions under the Gambling Act 2005.

Southend-on-Sea City Council, as the Licensing Authority is required to prepare and publish a statement of the principles that it proposes to apply when exercising its functions under the Gambling Act 2005. These aim to:

• Prevent gambling being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime;
• Ensure that gambling is carried out in a fair and open way;
• Protect children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

The Licensing Policy Statement lasts for a maximum of five years and the present policy will expire in January 2025. Southend-on-Sea City Council is now consulting on their latest draft policy. Those consulted will include the responsible authorities designated under the Act as well as trade groups and residents

To enable a comprehensive review of this policy, we would welcome your views these should be in writing, and should be received by 5pm on 21 August 2024.