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Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence have been received from Councillors Mrs HF Kember and Mrs HM Smith. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs HF Kember, RM Matthews, Mrs HM Smith and Mrs DSK Spink MBE |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: None. |
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Minutes of Last Meeting PDF 106 KB To confirm that the minutes of the meetings held on 10 August and 19 September 2006 are correct records. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 10 August and 19 September 2006 were agreed as correct records. |
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Gambling Act 2005 - Adoption of Policy PDF 83 KB Appendix A is not available electronically Additional documents:
Minutes: Members considered the Gambling Act draft Licensing Policy and covering report and noted that
Some Members voiced their concern in reviewing the policy as training had not yet been given to Members on the Gambling Act, however on taking a vote it was agreed that consideration of the policy should continue. Members noted that training was scheduled for Friday, 17 November and all those present, except Cllr Mrs A Elsby who would be on holiday, indicated that they would be attending the training session. The Chief Environmental Health Officer informed Members that the policy could be re-examined if they felt it was necessary once they had received training, and reassured them that the policy before them complied with the appropriate legislation.
General discussion ensued relating to the following:
Careful consideration was then given to the contents of the policy and as a result, the following amendments were made:
In conclusion, it was agreed that a most frequently Question and Answer format regarding the Gambling Act policy be placed on the council’s website and an information sheet to be provided for members in advance of the training session.
The Licensing Committee, subject to the amendments listed above,
RECOMMENDS to the Environmental Health Portfolio Holder that the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Policy as attached as Appendix C to the agenda be approved and ratified and adopted by Cabinet and Council. |
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DECISION BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PORTFOLIO HOLDER The Environmental Health Portfolio Holder
RECOMMENDS to Cabinet and Council that the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Policy be approved. |