Gambling Act 2005

Under the Gambling Act 2005, the Council is required to carry out its functions with a view to promoting three licensing principles. These are:

• Preventing gambling premises from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
• Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling

Statement of Licensing Principles

The Council’s Licensing Authority is required to adopt a policy document, referred to as a Statement of Licensing Principles, setting out the basic principles of its approach to dealing with applications for licences and permits under the Act.

Bradford Council has adopted a Statement of Licensing Principles for the district, which aims to ensure fairness and consistency within the licensing regime. A copy of the policy document is available on this page.

Related links

• Guidance on fundraising
• Guidance on betting
• Guidance on bingo
• Guidance on casinos
• Guidance on gambling software
• Guidance on lotteries (raffles)
• Guidance on remote gambling (for example online gambling)
• Personal Licences Guidance
• Gambling Commission website