Report No. 220/2018 was received from the Strategic Director for Places the purpose of which was to provide members with the information they need to assist them with their decision to adopt the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles for Rutland County Council (Appendix C of Report No. 220/2018).

Mr Baines introduced and moved the recommendations in the report.  Mr Oxley seconded the recommendations.

During debate the following points were noted:

i.      Members were impressed with the way in which the report had been written with clarity and clear language;

ii.     Rutland Citizens Advice Bureau had been contacted, as requested at the Licensing Committee, they had confirmed that they had received no referrals or notifications with regard to gambling in Rutland.

RESOLVED

Council APPROVED the recommendations of the Planning and Licensing Committee to adopt the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles for Rutland County Council (Appendix C of Report No. 220/2018)

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Mrs K Leishman left the meeting and did not return.

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