Issue - meetings

To give consideration to the content of the Statement of Principles

Consideration was given to the revised Statement of Gambling Principles prior to it being submitted to Cabinet and then Council for approval.

Members made the following comments:

·         With regard to the Responsible Authorities, Town and Parish Councils should be included within paragraph 6.3 and consulted accordingly.

·         The last sentence of paragraph 8.6.2 should be a new paragraph.

·         With regard to Reviews, it was agreed that Town and Parish Councils should be included in paragraph 9.1.

·         Noise leakage should be included in paragraph 10.2.2.

·         With regard to the review of a premises licence and the application for a premises licence, these issues should be considered by the full Committee and not a Sub Committee.

·         With regard to paragraph 13.1.5, applicants must provide information leaflets and helpline numbers to protect vulnerable persons.

·         Councillors should be notified of applications in their wards.

·         Test purchasers should be employed to ensure that underage gambling is not taking place.

RESOLVED

That Cabinet be recommended to approve the above comments prior to the final report being submitted to Council.