Decision details

The Director Public Health, Protection & Community Services provided Members with a report which consider the revised Statement of Principles, under the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 (i.e. the local policy statement for the management of gambling activity within the boundary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council), for the period 2022 – 2025 in accordance with statutory requirements.

Members were advised that there is a statutory requirement to review the Statement of Principles on a 3 yearly basis and the current statement had therefore been subject to review. The Director advised that that the current Statement of Principles (2019-2022) remains broadly fit for purpose, however they had been reviewed to take account of legislative change and best practice.

The Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-being and Cultural Services commented on the report and the required review that needed to be undertaken highlighting the minor amendments that were being suggested within the principles as highlighted in 4.6 of the report before Members, which strengthened safeguarding arrangements for children, which the Member welcomed.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That following consideration of the new Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles (Local Policy) 2022-25 to commend to the statement of Principles to Council for adoption in line with statutory requirements.