Statement of Licensing Policy - Gambling Act 2005

This Policy is currently under review. You can find further information on the proposed policy for 2025-2028 and information on how to take part in the consultation on this webpage:

Gambling Policy Consultation Webpage

In accordance with Section 349 of the Act the Council has published a ‘Statement of Licensing Policy’ which sets out how it will approach its functions under the Act.Gambling Policy Consultation Webpage Gambling Policy Consultation Webpage

The Gambling Act 2005 covers many licenses including:

• Gambling Premise Licence
• Small Society Lottery Registration
• Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit / Notification

To assist applicants with the local area profiling and their risk assessment, the following links and information may assist:

Doncaster facts and figures:
http://www.teamdoncaster.org.uk/doncaster-data-observatory
This link provides access to several documents including community and ward profiles, various Needs Assessments and Census data.

South Yorkshire Police
www.southyorks.police.uk
Information relating to crime reduction is available at the South Yorkshire Police website.

Further information, guidance and application forms are available from the links below or from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport website. Alternatively forms can be sent by post from the Licensing Department please email licensing@doncaster.gov.uk

Other links 

• Go Back to Licensing

• Go Back to Gambling Licensing

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