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Consultation has concluded
Overview
One of the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 is for the council to produce a Statement of Gambling Policy setting out how gambling will be regulated in Bristol.
The Gambling Act requires local authorities to review their policy every three years.
The current policy came into force on 31 January 2019.
Why your views matter
The Council are required to review and publish a new policy by 31 January 2022.
As part of the review process a draft policy is available for consultation from 24 May 2021 to 15 August 2021 and we would be interested in receiving your comments.
The main changes to the draft policy are to reflect some minor amendments to legislation and wording of paragraphs in line with the updated Guidance For Licensing Authorities published by the Gambling Commission.
What happens next
Once the consultation is complete the responses will be collated and the statement will be put before the Cabinet and Full Council for approval. If approved it will come into force on 31 January 2022.
Overview
One of the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 is for the council to produce a Statement of Gambling Policy setting out how gambling will be regulated in Bristol.
The Gambling Act requires local authorities to review their policy every three years.
The current policy came into force on 31 January 2019.
Why your views matter
The Council are required to review and publish a new policy by 31 January 2022.
As part of the review process a draft policy is available for consultation from 24 May 2021 to 15 August 2021 and we would be interested in receiving your comments.
The main changes to the draft policy are to reflect some minor amendments to legislation and wording of paragraphs in line with the updated Guidance For Licensing Authorities published by the Gambling Commission.
What happens next
Once the consultation is complete the responses will be collated and the statement will be put before the Cabinet and Full Council for approval. If approved it will come into force on 31 January 2022.
Lifecycle
Open
Gambling Act Policy Review 2021 has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Gambling Act Policy Review 2021 is currently at this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Gambling Act Policy Review 2021