Gambling Act 2005: Statement of Licensing Policy

The purpose of this consultation exercise is to invite your views by 30 October 2006, on the Draft Statement of Licensing Policy which has been prepared in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Download the Draft Statement of Licensing Policy Here. (pdf format)

The Gambling Act 2005 creates a new system of licensing and regulation for commercial gambling in this country. Amongst other things it gives to local authorities new and extended responsibilities for licensing premises for gambling. In some cases those build on existing responsibilities but in other areas they transfer to local authorities responsibilities which previously lay with local magistrates.

The Gambling Act 2005 gives effect to the governments proposals for reform of the law on gambling. The Act contains a new regulatory system to govern the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting.

The Gambling Act 2005 comes fully into force in September 2007. In preparation each licensing authority is required to develop, consult on and publish a statement of its licensing policy. The statement must set out the principles which the authority proposes to apply in exercising its licensing functions under the Act.

A list of the initial consultees can be viewed at Appendix B to the draft policy. If you think any other organisation should see this document please let us know.

Please send responses by 30 October 2006 to the licensing section in one of the following ways:

In writing to Licensing Section Jubilee Stores, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2EH.

By fax to (01983) 823158

By e-mail to: licensing@iow.gov.uk

If you are responding as a representative organisation, please include in your response a summary of the people and organisations which you represent.

Enquiries about the contents of this consultation paper should be made to David Curtis-Botting (Licensing Officer) at the above address.