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Gambling Act 2005
Introduction
The Gambling Act 2005 has changed the law on gambling. This new Act regulates all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting. The Act became law on 7 April 2005 and will come into force on 1 September 2007.
The Council as the Licensing Authority published its Statement of Principles (a policy), which sets out how it will deal with applications, on 22 December 2006, and which came into force on 31 January 2007.
The Gambling Act 2005 replaces the:
The Act introduces three new types of licence:
The Act contains three licensing objectives:
The Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission came about as a result of the Act. It has taken over from the Gaming Board for Great Britain. It now carries out the role which used to be done by the Gaming Board, such as regulating gaming and certain lotteries.
Under the new Act the Commission will grant operating and personal licences for commercial gambling and people working in the industry. It will also regulate certain lottery managers and promoters.
Do you want to know more? Have a look on the Gambling Commission's web site.
Gambling And The Council
The Gambling Act 2005 transfers all responsibility for the licensing of gambling premises from the magistrates courts to the Council and introduces a wide range of new licences and permits. The main responsibilities will be to:
Do you want to know more about the Gambling Act 2005? Visit the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) web site. This site also gives some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
DCMS has produced two useful guides on the new legislation called New Gambling Act Explained for the information of local residents, Councillors and some businesses.
If you have any queries or questions regarding the Gambling Act 2005, then the Licensing Service will be pleased to assist you.
Statement of PrinciplesStockton Borough Council Licensing Authority has published its Statement of Principles (a policy), which sets out how the Licensing Authority will deal with applications for premises licences for casinos and bingo and betting premises, and adult and family gaming centres. The authority will also deal with applications for gaming machine permits, occasional and temporary use notices and small lotteries under the Gaming Act 2005. The Statement of Principles was approved by the Council after having gone through a wide consultation process. All comments received during the consultation were carefully considered and incorporated within the statement where relevant. The Statement of principles came into effect on 31 January 2007. For those persons who would prefer to look at a printed version of the statement, copies may be read at the offices of the Trading Standards & Licensing Service and also the Central Library, Church Road, Stockton on Tees.
Transitional ArrangementsFor details of transitional arrangements for various sectors of the Gambling trade please see the appropriate letter in the table below.
Application Forms and FeesFor further information of
licence fees and copies of application forms please select the
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Trading Standards & Licensing Service, PO Box 232, 16 Church Road, Stockton on Tees. TS18 1XD. Telephone: 01642 526560 Fax: 01642 526584 Electronic Mail: Trading Standards or Licensing Administration
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Stockton-on-Tees
Borough Council Trading Standards & Licensing Service