6 November 2009, 09/263
Almost last call for gambling comments!
It’s a good bet to make sure you give your views on the
Council’s revised policy for licensing gambling premises across
West Lancashire before time runs out!
West Lancashire Borough Council is over halfway through the
consultation period on its gambling policy and is urging
establishments and residents to give their views.
The Council issues licenses for premises such as bingo clubs and
betting offices, as well as permits for gaming machines in pubs,
clubs and other alcohol licensed premises. As part of these duties
under the Gambling Act 2005, the Council has to set out how it
enforces these responsibilities.
The policy promotes three licensing objectives:
The document has to be renewed every three years, so the Council
wants comments from the public and interested stakeholders to make
sure it is carrying out its duties correctly. People have until 2
December to give their views.
Councillor Andrew Fowler, Portfolio Holder for Community
Services, said: "It was three years ago that we first took on the
responsibility for issuing gambling licenses and to ensure that our
policy still fully reflects the needs and views of the borough we
want to give people another opportunity to comment on the draft
before we re-launch it next year. We’ve already received a number
of positive responses and are eager to get as many as possible
before the deadline - so hurry to give your views."
To read the document and submit comments on the draft gambling
policy, visit the Council’s website www.westlancs.gov.uk/gamblingact
and fill in an online form.
Alternatively, email your comments to
licensing.enquiries@westlancs.gov.uk,
post your comments in to West Lancashire Borough Council, Gambling
Act 2005 Consultation, Westec House, Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39
2DQ, or fax your comments through on 01695 585126.
Hard copies of the draft policy are available on request by
contacting the Council’s Licensing Service at the above address or
on 01695 577177.
The Gambling Act 2005 became law on the 7 April 2005 and
replaced most of the existing law involving gambling in Great
Britain. The Act aims to provide an improved and more comprehensive
structure of gambling regulation.
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