Gambling Act 2005

The Gambling Act 2005 gives local authorities the responsibility for licensing premises where gambling/gaming takes place. 

These include:-

  • Casinos
  • Bingo halls
  • Betting shops
  • Amusement arcades

The 2005 Act requires local authorities to produce, consult upon and publish a gambling Policy which indicates how the Council will deal with such applications. 

Comments are welcomed by e mail to: pam.ross@darlington.gov.uk

or by letter to:

Licensing Section
10/11 Houndgate
Darlington
DL1 5RF