Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose: Council will be asked to consider a report relating to the statutory review of the Council's Gambling Policy. The policy must be reviewed every 3 years under the Gambling Act 2005. The Council Meeting will be asked to adopt a revised Gambling Policy following the undertaking of a consutlation exercise.

Content: The Cabinet considered the outcome of a consultation on a review of the Gambling Policy and recommended to the Council Meeting that it adopt the Gambling Policy – Statement of Licensing Principles for 2025-2028.

Alternative options considered: None.