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Gambling Act 2005
The Gambling Act 2005, which came into force on 1 September
2007, has created a new system for the licensing and regulation of
commercial gambling. The granting of various types of licences and
permits is now undertaken either by the
Gambling Commission or Local Authorities.
This Council is now responsible for the grant and issue of the
following licences:-
• Casino Premises (not currently permitted within this
District)
• Betting Shop Premises Licence (including tracks)
• Bingo
Premises
• Adult
Gaming Centres
•
Family Entertainment Centres
•
Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres
• Prize
Gaming Permits
• Club
Machine Permits
• Club
Gaming Permits
•
Gaming Machines in Licensed Premises (pubs)
• Small
Society Lotteries
All application forms and relevant guidance notes may be
downloaded for completion and submission to the Licensing Authority
at the address detailed below. A list of Responsible Authorities
and the Schedule of Fees for applications and permits may also be
downloaded but it should be noted that these fees are subject to
review on an annual basis.
The legislation requires that the Licensing Authority adopts a
Gambling Licensing Policy which sets out how the Licensing
Authority will approach its responsibilities under the Act and, in
accordance with the legislation, has adopted a Gambling Licensing
Policy Statement which was produced in consultation with various
organisations and persons who were connected with or could be
affected by the matters regulated under the new Act.
If you would like to read or download a copy of the Gambling
Licensing Policy Statement, this can be accessed by using the
following link:
Gambling Policy - Adopted 26 September 06
This Policy must be reviewed every three years and the next
review will therefore commence in June 2009 when the reviewed
document will be put forward for consultation. If you would like to
be included in the forthcoming consultation process, please contact
the Licensing Section by any of the methods detailed below:
By letter: Licensing Team
Westleigh House
Carnarvon Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 6QF
Telephone: (01255) 686565
Fax: (01255) 686343
E-mail:
licensingsection@tendringdc.gov.uk |