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Basildon Council's new Gambling Licensing Policy Statement The Gambling Act 2005 has changed the way in which gambling activity is to be licensed in our District.

From 1st September 2007 Basildon District Council will become the Premises Licensing authority for gambling activity throughout Basildon District, working in partnership with the new National Gambling Regulator, The Gambling Commission . In preparation for the it's new licensing responsibilties Basildon Council has approved and published its new Gambling Licensing Policy Statement. View/Download: Basildon Council - Gambling Licensing Policy Statement - December 2006 (670kb) PUBLIC NOTICE - Publication of Basildon District Council Gambling Licensing Policy The Gambling Licensing Policy is a statement of the principles Basildon Council proposes to apply when deciding to approve or reject any future licence applications for casinos and other gambling outlets. Hard copies of the Gambling Licensing Policy Statement can be obtained from Basildon Council's Environmental Health Services. Call us on 01268 294280. Gambling Premises Fees Downloadable: Gambling Act Premises Licence Fees Public Survey Before presenting the draft policy to Coucillors, we have conducted a survey between 1 July and 30 September 2006, to hear how local residents and businesses felt about the future licensing of casinos and other gambling outlets within the Basildon District.

To find out more about the forthcoming changes to gambling legislation, or the issues surrounding gambling, please visit the following:

	Downloadable leaflets For Councillors - The New Gambling Act Explained For Local Residents - The New Gambling Act Explained Gambling Legislation websites The Gambling Commission The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) The DCMS Casino Advisory Panel Gambling Addiction websites BBC.co.uk gambling Gamblers Anonymous UK GamCare - National Association for Gambling Care.

Local Gambling Licence Authorities from 1st Sept 2007.
From 1st September 2007, in order for gambling activity to take place in any public premises within the Basildon District, the following licences will be required:
A Personal Licence An Operating Licence A Premises Licence

From the following licensing authorities:

The Gambling Commission will be the authority responsible for the issue of: Personal Licences Operating Licences Codes of Practice The Gambling Commission will also investigate illegal gambling.		Basildon Council will be the authority responsible for approving or rejecting applications for Premises Licences in respect of: Betting Offices Race Tracks Casinos Bingo Halls Adult Gaming Centres Family Entertainment Centres. Basildon Council will also be responsible for the issue of permits for gaming machines in Members’ Clubs and Licensed Premises.