Issue - meetings

Councill

Agreed           to adopt the revised Statement of Licensing Policy under the Gambling Act 2005 for a period of up to three years from 31 January 2022, with the inclusion of the following sentence: “The Gambling Act defines “child” as an individual who is less than 16 years old, and “young person” means an individual who is not a child who is less than 18 years old.”

Councillor Brian Milnes, Lead Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, introduced this report on the revised Statement of Licensing Policy under the Gambling Act 2005. He thanked the Licensing Officer for her work on this issue.

It was noted that the Licensing Committee had reviewed the policy and proposed an amendment, to include the following definition:

“The Gambling Act defines“child” as an individual who is less than 16 years old, and “young person” means an individual who is not a child but who is less than 18 years old.”

This amendment was proposed by Councillor Anna Bradnam and seconded by Councillor Brian Milnes. The amendment was agreed by affirmation. 

A vote was taken on the substantive motion and by affirmation 

Council

Agreed          to adopt the revised Statement of Licensing Policy under the Gambling Act 2005 for a period of up to three years from 31 January 2022, with the inclusion of the following sentence: “The Gambling Act defines “child” as an individual who is less than 16 years old, and “young person” means an individual who is not a child who is less than 18 years old.”