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Gambling Statement of Principles (402 KB)
Should you have any queries regarding this Statement of Principles please contact the Licensing Team via email to licensing@fareham.gov.uk or in writing to Licensing Officer, Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7AZ.
You can see an explanation of the Gambling Act 2005.
A revised Statement of Principles is being consulted upon as of 2 September to 8 November 2024. Subject to the consultation and any changes made to it by the Council, the Statement of Principles will be adopted by the Council for the period February 2025 – February 2028. A copy of the proposed document can be accessed here (582 KB), or at the Civic Offices, CIvic Way, Fareham.
The revised document is in accordance with the current guidance issued by the Gambling Commission, details of which are available on their website, www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk. We are aware the Gambling Commission are expecting to provide updated guidance later in 2024. Any update in their guidance will need to be considered alongside any adopted statement of licensing policy.
If you or your organisation has any comments on the revised Statement of Principles, please send them in writing to the Licensing Team: licensingofficers@fareham.gov.uk
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