Agenda item

RESOLVED:

That Council:

1.

agreed the body to fulfil the Responsible Authority role to advise the Licensing Authority on Protecting Children from Harm is changed to Somerset Local Safeguarding Children Board;

2.

agreed the revised draft Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 and the suggested amendments;

3.

authorised the Licensing Manager to publish the amended Statement of Principles and any notices required in accordance with the provision of the Gambling Act 2005;

4.

delegated the power to make any minor amendments to the Statement of Principles to the Licensing Manager in consultation with the Assistant Director – Environment.

Reason:

The Gambling Act 2005 - (the Act) places a duty on the Licensing Authority to produce a Statement of Principles.  Licensing Authorities are required to review the policy document every three years and to consult on this document.