Gambling Policy Consultation

Closed 6 Nov 2024

Opened 12 Dec 2021

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Somerset Council (the Council) is reviewing its Gambling Policy – Statement of Principles. This must be reviewed every three years and the review includes a statutory consultation process. The consultation will run for 7 weeks. We welcome your comments.

Somerset Council (the Council) is the licensing authority in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. It is empowered to administer the following within the county: -

  • premises licences including provisional statements, variations, transfers and reviews for premises including casinos, bingo, betting, adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres.
  • permits for gambling activities such as gaming machines, prize gaming and unlicensed family entertainment centres.
  • temporary use notices.
  • occasional use notices.
  • registrations such as small society lotteries.

The policy sets out how the Council will handle/ administer applications made in accordance with the Act and how it expects applicants to operate reasonably consistently with the following licensing objectives :-

  • Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime.
  • Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way; and
  • Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

Events

  • Arlen Hill Forest Plan Information Day

    From 9 Apr 2022 at 10:00 to 9 Apr 2022 at 18:00

    Location: Arlen Hill Town Hall
    An opportunity to view the maps and proposals and to speak to Forestry staff and ask any questions you may have about the plan and the consultation

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  • Arlen Hill Nature Discovery Day

    From 21 May 2022 at 10:00 to 21 May 2022 at 18:00

    Come and walk the proposed route of the new nature trail with experienced forest guides who will show you some of the plants, birds and animals who make Arlen Hill Forest their home.
    Tours running all day, no need to book, just turn up!

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