Purpose

mandatory review of the gambling
policy

Content

16.1    The Regulatory
Services Manager introduced the report to the committee.

16.2    Councillor Pickett was
informed that:

·        
Premises Licensing was going down year-on-year and online gambling
was being reviewed.
 
16.3    Councillor Guilmant was informed
that:

·        
There were no details of what the government was reviewing,
however, the gambling commission was looking at the ratio of
machines per premisses and the need for risk assessments.
 
16.4    Councillor Davis was informed
that:

·        
The band width of charging rates came into force in 2005. The
possibility of future changes would be looked at.
 
16.5    Councillor Sheard was informed
that:

·        
Under section E: Enforcement, that the best practice would be taken
from a primary authority, however, there was no primary authority
in Brighton and Hove. Best practice was encouraged.
 
16.6    The Chair invited the committee to
vote.
           
           
Vote
 
16.7    The committee agreed the
recommendations unanimously.
 
16.8    RESOLVED:
2.1
     That members agree
to refer the final version of the Statement of Gambling Policy 2025
- 2027 to Full Council for adoption. (Appendix 1)
 
2.2
     That the final
Statement of Gambling Policy is presented to Full Council.