Town Hall agrees its gambling guidelines
THE principles to be followed by Greenwich council when it decides whether to grant gambling licences have been agreed. A statement of principles, required by the Gambling Act 2005, was adopted at the full council meeting on December 20. The responsibility for granting licences and permits for all gambling activities is set to transfer from the courts to local authorities on April 30. The principles will be used to judge all applications from casinos, bingo halls, betting premises, amusement arcades and pubs with slot machines to small society lotteries. The main aim is to safeguard the quality of life for residents and to protect children and the vulnerable.
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