Under The Gambling Act licensing authorities are able to set their own fees for premises licences, subject to maximum fee levels that have been specified by central government.

Applications

An application will not be valid until the prescribed fee is received. The fee must be sent with an application. The application fee is not refundable if the application is withdrawn, or if it is not successful.

A First Annual fee is payable within 30 days of the date of licence issue date. An annual fee is payable before the anniversary of the licence being granted.

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Policy for the Issue of Gaming and Gamine Machine Permits

The policy relates to the exercise of the Licensing Authority’s functions in respect of UFEC permits, licensed premised gaming machine permits and prize gaming permits.

Statement of Principles

The Statement of Principles is intended to meet the Council's obligations under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 (referred to in this Statement as "the Act").

Except for those matters specified in the Act which require the decision of the full Council, the functions of the Licensing Authority under the Gambling Act will be delegated to the Licensing Committee which may delegate some or all of its functions to sub committees and officers.

In carrying out its licensing functions under the Act, particularly with regard to premises licences, the Licensing Authority will generally aim to permit the use of premises for gambling as long as it is considered to be:

• in accordance with any relevant Codes of Practice issued by the Gambling Commission;
• in accordance with any relevant Guidance issued by the Gambling Commission;
• reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives, interpreted in accordance with the Codes of Practice and Guidance and;
• in accordance with this Statement of Principles in so far as it is consistent with the Codes of Practice, the Guidance and the licensing objectives.

There are 3 licensing objectives which are central to the regulatory regime created by the Act. These are:

• preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime;
• ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way;
• protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

The Act provides for 3 categories of licence:

• operating licences;
• personal licences;
• premises licences.

The Licensing Authority will be responsible for issuing premises licences. The Gambling Commission will be responsible for issuing operating and personal licences.