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The Gambling Act 2005 replaced most of the existing law about gambling in Great Britain and put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of gambling regulation.
The act has introduced a new regulatory body called the Gambling Commission. The responsibility for issuing Gambling Licences is shared between the local authority and the Commission depending upon the type of licence applied for. The Licensing Justices no longer have responsibility for granting gaming and betting permissions.
All Licence Holders must work to promote the three Licensing Objectives which are :
Stratford on Avon District Council were required to produce a Statement of Particulars which sets out how we intend to undertake our duties in administering the Act.
We will undertake various regulatory functions in relation to a number of gambling activities and we will be responsible for:
For further information please contact the Licensing Team on 01789 260211 or by email at licensing@stratford-dc.gov.uk. or by fax on 01789 260860.
Downloads:
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Particulars (331KB PDF)
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Gambling Act Responsible Authorities List (40KB PDF)
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External links:
Gambling Commission
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