House of Lords advances bill giving councils greater influence over gambling licences
The House of Lords approved the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill at third reading, according to the report. Amendment 305 would let licensing authorities adopt policies against granting gambling premises licences in areas of cumulative impact or other concerns linked to licensing objectives; the bill still requires further parliamentary consideration and Royal Assent.
If enacted, the amendment could affect gambling premises applications in areas identified by local authorities.