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00 Statement of gambling policy cabinet report 2 MAR 26, 02/03/2026 Cabinet

Committee report · Full Council · Wed 18 Mar 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 7

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The minutes record: Recommended to Full Council. “RESOLVED : 1. Agree the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles and recommend to Full Council for adoption. 2. Agree a No Casino resolution to not issue casino premises licences in the borough. Reasons: 1. It is a statutory requirement for the council to review the Gambling Act Statement of Principles and the No Casino Resolution every three years. Failure to do so could result in judicial review proceedings against the council and call in to doubt the decisions made by the Licensing Committee under the Act. 2.” minutes ↗

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The recommendation to retain the No Casino Resolution is based on high levels of deprivation in Hastings and the risk of gambling-related harm, particularly to children and other vulnerable people. p7p8

The current resolution expires on 24 May 2026, and a new resolution would need to be passed by Full Council on 18 March 2026, taking effect on 15 April 2026. p19

There are currently no casino licences in Hastings, and a No Casino Resolution would only affect applications for new casinos. p25

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  • p7• Hastings exhibits exceptionally high levels of deprivation, making the population far more vulnerable to gambling related harms.
  • p8• Introduction of a casino would be inconsistent with the licensing objectives, especially the requirement to protect children and vulnerable persons.
  • p198. A ‘No Casino’ resolution needs to be passed every 3 years to remain in place. The current resolution expires on 24 May 2026 and the council needs to pass a new resolution at Full Council on 18 March 2026. This will come into effect 4 weeks later on the 15 April 2026.
  • p2512. A No Casino Resolution will only affect applications for new casinos. It will not have any effect on casino premises that were originally licensed under the Gaming Act 1968, casino premises licences issued before the resolution took effect. However, there are currently no Casino licences granted in Hastings.

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