Gambling Licencing Policy - Consultation 2024

The Consultation

We collated views about the proposed changes to 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 this updated policy was adopted on 3rd January 2025.