This report concerns the outcome of consultation on a revised Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.  Local licensing authorities are required periodically to review their Gambling Licensing Policies and to renew them.  It is for Council to decide upon the adoption of the Gambling Licensing Policy.

A review of the Council’s Gambling Licensing Policy has taken place.  The Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee on 5^th September will consider the consultation outcome of the review The Committee will recommend the Board to recommend Council upon a renewed Policy. 

The Committee’s recommendation will be reported orally to the Board.

The Head of Environmental Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) concerning the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

Councillor Colin Cook, Board Member for City Development, presented the report to the Board. Julian Alison (Licensing Team Leader) clarified that the Council was able to formally adopt a “no casino” policy as its Council meeting, should it wish to do so.

Resolved to:-

(1)  Approve the recommendation of the Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee that the draft revised statement of Gambling Licensing Policy be recommended to Council for adoption, and,

(2)  Recommend to Council that the said Policy be adopted, including the re-adoption of a “no casinos” policy.