Statement of policy

West Lancashire Borough Council, acting as Licensing Authority under the Gambling Act 2005, must publish a Statement of Policy about how it will administer its responsibilities under the Act. 

Statement of Gambling Policy: 2025

The 2025 version of the Policy was approved at a meeting of the Licensing and Gambling Committee on 3 December 2024 and Full Council on 11 December 2024, following a period of public consultation that took place between 14 October 2024 and 25 November 2024. 

The Policy was published on 3 January 2025, will remain in effect for 3 years and will be reviewed in January 2028.