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:-
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
This Policy must be reviewed every three years and the next
review will therefore commence in June 2012 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