Gambling Licensing Policy Review
As the licensing authority under the Gambling Act 2005 City of York Council have a duty to review our Statement of Licensing Policy at least every three years, the next review of our policy must be completed by 10 January 2025. We are seeking your view on the revised draft policy (updated figures will be added to the sections highlighted in yellow):
If you wish to request paper copies of the policy contact Licensing Services.
Feedback should be sent to:
Licensing SectionCity of York Council
Eco Depot
Hazel Court
York
YO10 3DS
Email: licensing@york.gov.uk.
See the Public Protection Privacy Notice, for details of how we handle your personal data when holding consultations to gain your feedback, comments and opinions.
The results of the consultation will be considered by Licensing and Regulatory Committee.
The consultation is open from Monday 5 August, and closes on Sunday 13 October 2024.
Under the Gambling Act 2005, we are responsible for (and offer advice on) licensing premises and issuing permits for gambling activities within our area.
Gambling premises licences
Gambling premises licences allows facilities such as:
- adult gaming centres
- family entertainment centres
- casino premises
- bingo premises
- betting premises
- betting tracks
Gambling permits
We issue gambling premises licences for:
- gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises
- gaming machines for members' clubs
- other gaming activities in members' clubs
- prize gaming
- 'category D machines' in unlicensed family entertainment centres**
**These machines can be used by children - they have the lowest level of stake and prizes
Small lottery registration
We also register small lotteries.
Licensing objectives
Together with applicants and other agencies, we must work to promote the three licensing objectives:
- keeping gambling crime free
- making sure that gambling is fair and open
- protecting children and vulnerable adults
Gambling licensing policy
As the Licensing authority, we have a duty to produce a licensing policy which sets out our general approach to making licensing decisions; this policy is formally reviewed every three years.
We have also produced a Gambling 'Local Area Profile' to assist new applicants and current licence holders.
Further guidance can be found at: