Gambling Policy Statement 2010

Part A

1. The Licensing Objectives

In exercising most of their functions under the Gambling Act 2005, licensing authorities must have regard to the licensing objectives as set out in section 1 of the Act. The licensing objectives are:

• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
• Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

Next:  Introduction and declaration 

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