Review of North Tyneside Council Statement of Licensing Policy (Gambling)

North Tyneside Council is responsible for the licensing of gaming premises and the associated activities within the Borough. We would be grateful to hear your views if you could read the policy and complete the short survey below.

The Gambling Act 2005 gives Authorities a range of powers to licence gambling premises in their communities and requires Authorities to perform a number of different functions, including issuing premises licences, temporary use notices and a range of permits and other permissions.  This Statement of Licensing Policy is intended to assist those wishing to apply for a permission under the Act and to provide transparency.

This Statement of Licensing Policy has been prepared in accordance with Section 349 of the Act and with reference to the Guidance issued by the Gambling Commission.  The Policy provides guidance to applicants, Interested Parties and Responsible Authorities on the approach the Authority will take on gambling licensing matters.  Its purpose is to guide officers and members in reaching decisions, and it sets out the matters that will normally be taken into account in determining applications.

The policy’s objectives are:

• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime;
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way; and
• Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.