A summary of how we carry out our role as a licensing authority under the Gambling Act 2005.
Every licencing authority has to publish a statement of its principles and policy. This is a requirement under section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.
A statement of principles is normally valid for three years, but does need to be reviewed and consulted on.
Our statement of principles
Our statement of principles is a guide to the standards we apply when performing our licensing duties. The policy was approved by our council on 10 July 2025.
The guide explains:
- The role and responsibilities of licence holders
- How members of the public can have their say
- How to make representations on local licence applications
- How to request a review of a licence, if there are problems
The document also provides guidance and advice to everyone with an interest in the licensing issues covered by the Gambling Act.
Our statement of principles is not a statement of the law and is not professional or legal advice. Any statements contained in the document do not replace, extend, amend or alter in any way, the legal provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 - or any other legislation or guidance relating to it.
This is a local document specific to the Rushmoor area, but the Gambling Act 2005 lays down some aspects of the policy. We developed other text with the guidance issued by the Gambling Commission.
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