Gambling Act 2005 – Consultation on Draft Statement of Licensing Principles 2025-2028

People, organisations and businesses are being given the chance to comment on local policy for gambling applications and activities.

East Dunbartonshire Licensing Board is carrying out formal consultation on a new Statement of Licensing Principles in relation to gambling applications and activities.

The Statement sets out how the Board will exercise its functions under the Gambling Act 2005.

The updated Statement is due to be published by early December 2025 and will apply until 2028 (unless a new Statement is introduced by the Board before then).

Formal consultation is taking place between Wednesday 6 August and Monday 15 September 2025.

The Board is consulting with the Gambling Commission, Police Scotland, representatives of businesses and the wider general public to gather views.

People and organisations can comment on any aspect of the draft Statement or issues that they feel should be covered by emailing gambling.licensing@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Written responses can be sent to the Clerk of the Licensing Board, East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ.

There have been no concerns raised in relation to the current Statement of Principles. Accordingly, the new Statement has been prepared with minor changes to update wording and reflect changes to guidance.

A copy of the draft Statement of Licensing Principles and the current Statement of Licensing Principles are available from the Documents section of this webpage.

Electronic copies can be requested by emailing gambling.licensing@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Alternatively, appointments can also be made to view the documents at a Council Community Hubs in Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch or Lennoxtown by calling 0300 123 4510.