Gambling Act 2005

Licensing policy statement of principles

Following a period of consultation Warwick District Council at a meeting held on 29 November 2006 approved for publication a Licensing Policy under the Gambling Act 2005 in the form of a Statement of Principles.

In accordance with the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 notice was given that Warwick District Council would publish its Licensing Policy Statement on 18 December 2006 which came into effect on 1 January 2007.

You can download a copy of the Licensing Policy Statement of Principles (91kb, PDF), it is also available for inspection at the Council’s offices at Riverside House, Milverton Hill Royal Leamington Spa CV32 5HZ during normal office hours.

The 2007 Gambling Act 2005 guidance

On 1st September 2007 the Government introduced the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005. Warwick District Council, acting as the Licensing Authority, became responsible for the implementation and administration of certain parts of the Act.

Under the Act, there are three types of licences available; premises licences, personal licences and operating licences.

The Licensing Authority is responsible for issuing premises licences for casinos, betting shops, bingo halls, adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres and the Gambling Commission is responsible for issuing personal and operating licences.

Permits are also be issued by the Council to authorise the use of certain gaming machines in premises, including members clubs. There have been some changes as the types of categories of and only certain categories are allowed in certain premises.

Further information about the Act is available at the Gambling commission website.

If you have any questions about the Gambling Act, please telephone the licensing team on 01926 456113, or email on licensing@warwickdc.gov.uk