Gambling licensing and permits

Regulated under the Gambling Act 2005.

Statement of Gambling Policy 2024 to 2027

The Gambling Act 2005 requires that the Council, acting as the Licensing Authority to prepare, consult on and publish a Statement of Gambling Policy every three years, setting out how the Authority will manage the licensing of local gambling premises.

This is Westmorland and Furness Council’s first Statement of Gambling Policy which was approved by Council on the 22nd February 2024, for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027

A copy of the policy can be downloaded here: Statement of Gambling Policy 2024 - 2027.

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