Review of Statement of Gambling Policy

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ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD – 24 JUNE 2025 
STATEMENT OF GAMBLING POLICY 2025-2028 
1.  BACKGROUND 
1.1 Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 provides that a licensing authority
shall before each successive three year period, prepare a statement of the
principles they propose to apply with respect to the exercise of their functions
under the Act during that period and publish a statement.  The Licensing
Authority may, during a three year period, review and revise their statement
of their policy with respect to the exercise of their functions during the
remainder of that period. 
1.2 In preparing a statement the Licensing Authority requires to consult with:-
•  The Chief Constable 
•  One or more persons who appear to represent the interests of people    
carrying an gambling business in the authority’s area, and 
•  One or more persons who appear to represent the interests of persons        
likely to be affected by the exercise of the authority’s functions under this 
act. 
1.3 The present policy was published in December 2022 and is due to expire in
December 2025.  Accordingly a review of the policy statement is required. 
2. RECOMMENDATIONS 
2.1 That the Board agree to undertake a review of the Policy Statement. 
2.2 As part of this review process, the Board agree to initiate a consultation
exercise with a number of groups and organisations and that the deadline for
consultation responses should be 29 August 2025. 
2.3 That Board members consider areas that they consider should be reviewed
and any proposals for amendments to the Policy. 
DAVID LOGAN
Clerk to the Board
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