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Under the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act) Leeds City Council licences all bookmakers, casinos, amusement arcades and bingo halls as well as issuing various other gambling permits.
As part of the new Act we are required to publish a ‘Statement of Licensing Policy’ which shows how we will promote the three licensing objectives of:
- preventing gambling from being a source of crime or 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.
Notice is hereby given that Leeds City Council will publish its revised Statement of Licensing Policy in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 on the 28th December 2009.
From this date the policy will be available for inspection in the following places:
Leeds City Council
Civic Hall
Leeds, LS1 1UR
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Entertainment Licensing
St George House
Great George Street
Leeds, LS1 3DL
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Leeds Central Library
Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds LS1 3AB
During normal library hours.
The policy will come into effect on the 31st January 2010.