This consultation ran from 23 July until 3 September 2024 and has now ended.
Thank you to everyone who gave us their views.
What happens next
We will consider your views and decide whether to make any changes to the draft policy.
In October, the Cabinet will be asked to recommend the adoption of the revised statement, which may include any additional revisions from consultation responses.
We will then present the final version to Full Council, who will make the decision to adopt the Statement of Gambling Policy.
The revised Statement of Gambling Policy will:
- replace the current policy on 31 January 2025
- be published at least 4 weeks before this date
What we consulted on
As the licensing authority, we are required to publish a new statement of gambling policy for the borough at least every 3 years under the Gambling Act 2005. The draft policy sets out the principles by which Haringey Council as a licensing authority will use its powers under the Act.
The aim of the policy is to:
- prevent gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
- ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
- protect children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling
The gambling policy covers:
- issuing gambling premises licenses
- regulating gambling premises activities
- granting of temporary or occasional use notices for infrequent betting and gaming
We want this policy document to:
- provide applicants with a clear, consistent basis for submitting applications and notices in Haringey
- provide a clear, consistent basis for determining licence applications
- ensure the relevant views of those affected by licensed premises are taken into consideration
- ensure local area issues are taken into account by licensed premises
- support our wider strategies and the approach to gambling in Haringey
What we are proposing
We have revised the policy in line with the latest guidance from the Gambling Commission. This will provide practical clarity to existing and potential licence holders and help council officers to correctly apply the legal provisions of the Gambling Act 2005.
The revision has led to:
- minor amendments that update guidance references
- updates to out of date references and links
- removal of sections of the current policy that were out of date or no longer relevant
The local area profile has been refreshed and is included in the draft statement. The profile maps local areas of concern, including actual and future emerging evidence-based risks that may affect the licensing of gambling premises and activities. Operators are encouraged to use the profile to help inform them of specific risks before submitting licence applications.
Have your say
We asked residents, licence holders, and other stakeholders to give us their views on our draft statement of gambling policy 2025-2028 from 23 July to 3 September 2024.
As per the Gambling Act, we were unable to consider comments involving:
- moral objections: we cannot take into account comments based on a dislike of gambling, or a general view that it is undesirable to allow gambling premises in the borough
- demand: we cannot take into account issues around the demand or need for gambling premises in the borough