Advice on how to make representations about licences for gambling premises in Eastbourne under the Gambling Act.
Advice Leaflet for Local Residents
Local residents can download an advice leaflet about the new Gambling Act licences, from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) website.
The Gambling Act 2005 establishes two groups of persons who can make representations about applications – Interested Parties and Responsible Authorities.
Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties may make representations about an application for a Premises Licence to the council.
Interested Parties
For a person to be regarded as an Interested Party, they must:
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Live sufficiently close to the premises to be likely to be affected by the authorised activities, or
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Have business interests that might be affected by the authorised activities, or
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Represent persons in either of the above groups
Our Statement of Gambling Policy sets out the criteria we will use to determine if a person is considered to be an Interested Party.
Responsible Authorities
The Act defines Responsible Authorities as:
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A Licensing Authority
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The Gambling Commission
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Police
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Fire and Rescue Service
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Local Planning Authority
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An authority which has functions in relation to pollution of the environment and health and safety
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A body responsible for the protection of children from harm
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HM Revenue and Customs
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Any other person prescribed by Regulations
