Public opinion sought on 2025-28 Draft Gambling Policy Statement

Members of the public are being invited to comment on a Draft Gambling Policy Statement for the coming years 2025-28.

The Highland Council is consulting on the draft policy statement on behalf of The Highland Licensing Board under the Gambling Act 2005.

At a meeting of the Highland Licensing Board on 8 October 2024, Board Members approved the publication and issue of the proposed consultation Draft Policy Statement as a formal consultation draft.

The Consultation Draft Statement of Policy can be viewed on the Council’s website at: www.highland.gov.uk/gambling.

Every three years, the Highland Licensing Board is required to publish a statement of the principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under the Gambling Act 2005.

Any consultation responses must be submitted by 6 December 2024 by email to licensing@highland.gov.uk or by letter to:

Claire McArthur, Clerk to the Licensing Board, Council Offices, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9QN.