Issue - meetings

To consider the refreshed Gambling Policy as required under the Gambling Act 2005.

The refreshed Gambling policy (statement of principles) was presented to members. It was moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Sheppard-Bools and

RESOLVED – the Gambling Policy be adopted.

To consider the Gambling Policy (statement of principles) in light of the recent consultation exercise.

Consideration was given to the Gambling Policy (Statement of Principles) in light of the recent consultation exercise.

A member queried the period the policy covered as it would go to Council in October 2021 for approval but did not start until 2022. In response, it was explained that the current policy was valid until the end of 2021 and, once approved, the new policy would require a period of advertisement prior to commencement in January 2022.

It was moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and

RESOLVED – Council be RECOMMENDED to adopt the policy.