Gambling licence

Contents

1. Gambling Act policy
2. Responsible authorities
3. Fees

Gambling Act Policy

The Council is responsible for licensing premises within South Tyneside where gambling takes place.

To help local businesses and residents understand the new licensing process, we have produced a gambling act policy.

The statement was prepared after extensive public consultation and explains how fair and consistent licensing decisions will be made.

The statement was prepared in accordance with statutory guidance and regulations.

Download the: 

Gambling Act Policy

Responsible authorities

When completing your application, you are recommended to consider the Gambling Act policy.

Where the application is for a new premises licence, the variation of an existing premises licence or for a provisional statement you must also send a notice of the application, which must be on the prescribed form, to the Council and to the following responsible authorities.

The Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4BP

or

Email: info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

The Chief Superintendent
Northumbria Police
(F A O The Licensing Officer)
South Tyneside Area Command
Millbank Police Station
South Shields
NE33 1RR

Chief Fire Officer
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
South Division H.Q.
Railway Row
Sunderland
SR1 3HE

South Tyneside Safeguarding Children Board
38 Laygate Place
South Shield
Tyne and Wear
NE33 5RT

Development Control Manager
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall and Civic Offices
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL

Environmental Health Manager
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall and Civic Offices
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL

HM Revenue and Customs
Greenock Operational Team
Custom House
Custom House Quay
Greenock
PA15 1EQ

Where the application is for the transfer or reinstatement of a premises licence, notice of the application must only be sent to the Council, the Gambling Commission, the Police and H.M Revenue and Customs and again must be on the prescribed form.

Please note

In addition to the persons listed above, other responsible authorities may subsequently be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

You are therefore advised to check the current position with the Council before submitting your application as it will be rendered invalid if proper notice has not been to all relevant responsible authorities.   

Fees