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01 Appendix A Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Licensing Principles 2026-2029 draft, 02/03/2026 Cabinet

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

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It applies across Hastings, including St Leonards-on-Sea, an area with a population of about 95,000 that increases significantly in the summer due to tourists, day trippers and foreign students. p50p51

The draft recommends that the council continue its policy against issuing casino licences under section 166 of the Act, following consultation that ended on 22 December 2025. p62

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  • p502 Introduction This statement applies throughout the borough of Hastings, which includes St Leonards on Sea.
  • p51The population is approximately 95,000 but the number increases significantly in the summer months with an influx of tourists, day trippers and foreign students. Licensing authorities are required by the Gambling Act 2005 to publish a Gambling Policy statement setting out the principles that they propose to apply when exercising their functions. This statement may be reviewed from time to time but must be republished at least every three years.
  • p624 Casinos No Casinos resolution – This Licensing Authority previously passed a ‘No Casino’ Resolution under Section 166 of the Gambling Act 2005. A review of this policy continues to support the section 166 ‘No Casino’ resolution, with a recommendation to pass at Cabinet and adopt Full Council following consultation which ended on the 22 December 2025.

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