Gambling Policy Statement January 2010

Gambling Act 2005

Foreword

It is just over two years since the Gambling Act came into force and responsibility for Gambling premises moved from the Magistrates’ Court to the Council. The Act has three key objectives in relation to gambling, to ensure it is fair, crime free and children and vulnerable persons are protected. Local Authorities have responsibility for Betting, Casino and Bingo premises as well as premises with gaming machines and

small society lotteries.

This is a formal statement of the Policy adopted by Thanet District Council, setting out how it will secure the ‘licensing objectives’. The Policy takes into consideration the latest Guidance issued by the Gambling Commission.

I hope that those in the licensed trade, and other interested parties, will find the Policy an essential document.

Councillor John Kirby

Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services and Ramsgate Marina

January 2010

Next: The Licensing Objectives

Foreword

1. The licensing objectives

2. Introduction

3. Declaration

4. Casinos

5. Functions

6. Responsible Authorities

7. Interested parties

8. Exchange of information

9. Enforcement

Appendix 1. Permits

Appendix 2. Premises licences

Appendix 3. Responsible Authorities contact details

Appendix 4. Delegation of functions

Appendix 5. List of persons consulted

Appendix 6. Statement of Principles

Licensing Department

E-mail:

licensing@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577753