Gambling Act 2005

The Gambling Act 2005 (the Act), which received Royal Assent in April 2005, introduces a comprehensive structure for gambling regulation. High Peak Borough Council became responsible for licensing gambling premises on 1 September 2007. Following consultation during 2007, the Council's Gambling Policy can be viewed here:

The Act has three objectives:

Those premises licences granted under the Act must be reasonably consistent with these three licensing objectives. Following consultations in respect of our Gambling Policy Statement, High Peak Borough Council now deals with:

However, the responsibility for remote gambling rests with the Gambling Commission, who also issues operator's licences and personal licences.

For more information on the Act please visit the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's website (External website**) and click on gambling and racing.

Application Forms and Guidance

Betting Shops, Family Entertainment Centres and Adult Gaming Centres

Plans required to accompany applications for:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Gambling Premises

Costs

How does the new law affect alcohol licensed premises?

Gaming Machine Permits

Club Gaming Permits

Small Society Lottery

Provisional Statement

**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.