Gambling Policy

The Gambling Act 2005 requires a licensing authority to prepare and publish a statement of its policy every three years. The policy must be kept under review and the licensing authority must make such revisions as it considers appropriate.

The original Statement of Principles was produced after consultation with representatives of the gambling industry, local businesses and residents, officers within the council, elected members of the Council, and other authorities, agencies, groups and individuals. It came into effect on 31 January 2007.

In September 2009 consultees which included all of the above and members of the public were given the opportunity to comment on the Policy, taking account of changes made as a result of additional guidance issued by the Gambling Commission and any comments which had been received during the 3-year period the Policy had been in force. 

All relevant representations made on the draft Policy Statement were considered at a meetig of the full Council, and the finalised Statement of Principles was adopted by the District Council on 26 November 2009.

The revised Statement of Principles will take effect from 31 January 2010.

To view the Notice of Publication and the revised Statement of Principles click on the Related Attachments below.

Paper copies of the policy are available by contacting the District Council’s Licensing Section - telephone number 01629 761313 or by email: licensing@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.

Further information on the Gambling Act 2005 can be obtained from the Gambling Commission’s website.