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16 March 2010
If you require further information about the Gambling Act 2005
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licencing@surreyheath.gov.uk
Surrey Heath Borough Council,
Surrey Heath House
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Camberley
Surrey GU15 3HD
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Gambling Act 2005
The new Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1 September 2007.
The Gambling Act has replaced most of the existing law about gambling in Great Britain and has to put in place more comprehensive structure of gambling regulation.
The Gambling Act 2005 has three objectives:
The Gambling Commission has also been established as the new, independent national regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain.
The Gambling Act 2005 transfers all responsibility for licensing gambling premises previously held by the Licensing Justices to Local Authorities.
Local authorities will also be responsible for a number of different permits, as well as temporary and occasional use notices.
Surrey Heath Borough Council now issues premises licences for the following activities:
Surrey Heath Borough Council also issues permits for:
View Further Information on Gaming Machine Permits
Surrey Heath Borough Council will also register and issue:
View Further Information of Small Society Lotteries
Use the links below for further information:
The Statement of Gambling Policy sets out the principles of how Surrey Heath Borough Council will manage the licensing of local gambling activities over the next three years.
Further Information
For further information about the Gambling Act 2005, its implementation, and the roles and responsibilities of Licensing Authorities, please visit the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) web site www.culture.gov.uk Opens in a new window - Look under 'Gambling & Racing'.