Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

The Enforcement Team Leader (Licensing) presented a report of the Director of Planning and Development that sought approval to consult on the revision of the Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005.

The Enforcement Team Leader (Licensing) explained the changes were largely to update some of the information which has become out of date and to improve and clarify any issues in the existing documents. There are no major legislative changes which had been included in the revision. Members noted the summary of changes included at appendix 2.

Resolved (Unanimously)

1.    That the committee approves the approach to consultation as set out in the report.

2.    That authority is delegated to the Director (Planning and Development) in consultation with the Chair of the committee, to make such changes to the Principles as are appropriate in response to consultation responses.

3.    That the Committee recommends to Council that the Principles (subject to any revisions by the Director in consultation with the Chair) be approved, published and implemented four weeks after its publication.