The Gambling Act 2005 regulates the provision of gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting. The Act makes local authorities responsible for licensing premises that are used for gambling within their area. It also requires each local authority to adopt and publish a ‘Statement of Gambling Policy’ at least every three years. The purpose of the Policy is to set out the principles the local authority will apply when carrying out its role under the Act.

The Council is currently consulting on its proposed Statement of Gambling Policy (PDF) for the three year period 31 January 2022 to 30 January 2025.

Comments on the proposed Policy, which must be received no later than 26 September 2021, should be sent to The Licensing Partnership, Council Offices, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1GP or emailed to licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk.

All feedback received will be taken into consideration by the Licensing Committee when they meet on 21 October 2021 and decide what recommendations they will make to the Council. The Council will meet to finally determine the Policy on 3 November 2021.