Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection regarding the proposed fees associated with the Gambling Act for 2016/17.

The Licensing Manager reported that the increases and decreases to the fees for 2016/17 were summarised within the report and also within Appendix 2. He added that one new betting shop application had been forecast for 2016/17.

In response to a question, the Licensing Manager reported that at least one new betting shop had to be forecast each year in order for the model to work, even if these did not materialise. Members commented on the changing face of the betting industry, its growing online presence and declining high street presence.

RESOLVED – That, the Committee agree the proposed fees for 2016/17 as set out in Appendix 2 (column four).