Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles Consultation

As a result of Local Government Reorganisation the new Unitary Authority of Cheshire West & Chester will be created from 1st April 2009.

The Licensing Authorities of each former Council will be replaced by a single Licensing Authority and as a result, a new Statement of Licensing Policy has been drafted for consultation. The requirement under section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 is that the Licensing Authority must determine its Policy with regard to the exercise of its licensing functions under the Act for each successive three year period. This new Policy will, following consultation and approval by the new Council, take effect from 1st April 2009 and as provided for in the legislation will be reviewed again in January 2010.

Before determining its Policy a Licensing Authority must consult with persons who appear to the Authority to represent the interests of persons carrying on gambling business in the Authority's area and persons who are likely to be affected by the exercise of the Authority's functions under the Act. Members of the public and businesses are invited to consider the document and send comments to:

The Licensing Team
Chester City Council
The Forum
Chester
CH1 2HS

Tel. 01244 402 646

E-mail. Licensing@chester.gov.uk

Please respond no later than FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2009

We are consulting widely to encompass as many views/issues as possible which will enable us to have a policy which is reasonable to the applicant whilst ensuring that legislative provision is addressed effectively.

 

To view the new draft Statement of Principles, please click the link below.

Gambling Act 2005 Draft Statement of Principles 2009 (Adobe Reader File) 604Kb