There are three types of licence under the Gambling Act 2005.
An Operating Licence permits a licensee to operate specific gambling facilities, for example. a casino, bingo and gaming machines. A licensee may hold multiple licences for operating different facilities. Operational licences will be issued by the Gambling Commission.
For those responsible for managing and operating the gambling facilities permitted under an operational licence. Small operators will not be required to hold a personal licence. Personal licences will be issued by the Gambling Commission.
A Premises Licence permits a premises to be used for a single specified gambling operation such as casino, bingo, adult gaming, family gaming and betting. Premises licences will be issued by licensing authorities; we are the relevant licensing authority in the borough.
Standard application form(PDF) [311 kb]
Application to transfer a premises licence(PDF) [276 kb]
Public Notice - new premises licence application(PDF) [125 kb]
Public Notice - premises variation application(PDF) [142 kb]
Public Notice of provisional application(PDF) [123 kb]
Licensing Team
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