Gambling premises
Brief overview
Application forms for premises licences and certain permits are now
available for submission. This section includes information
on specific types of licences, the associated application process,
and further information on the Gambling Act 2005.
The Gambling Act 2005 reformed gambling laws and confered new
statutory licensing functions to the Council. As of 1 Septmber
2007, Broxbourne Borough Council is responsible for issuing
premises licences and granting permits and notices. The
Council is responsible for issuing premises licences regarding:
- Casinos
- Bingo Halls
- Betting Shops
- Adult Gaming Centres
- Family Entertainment Centres
- Tracks
In addition the Council issues the following permits and keeps the
following types of registrations:
- Club Gaming Permits
- Club Machine Permits
- Licensed (Alcohol) Premises Gaming Machine Permits
- Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permits
- Prize Gaming Permits
- Small Society Lotteries Registrations
The Act aims to promote three key objectives, which the Council
will bear in mind when exercising its functions under the Act,
which are:
- Preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder,
being associated with crime and disorder or being used to
support crime;
- Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open
way;
- Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being
harmed or exploited by gambling.
A new regulator, the Gambling Commission, has been formed as
part of the Act; it will also issue licences to operators and
individuals. The Act regulates the online gaming/gambling industry
which previously was largely unregulated.
There are several ‘responsible authorities’ under the Gambling
Act 2005 who must be notified and consulted with when an
application is submitted. In addition the Council has consulted on
and published a statement of the principles that it will apply when
exercising its functions under the Act.
Further Information
When the Council receives further information and guidance
regarding its functions under the Act, and the application process,
this website will be updated. Further information on the Act can be
found on the links below.
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