Licensing types Gambling

Introduction

Under the Gambling Act 2005, we are the licensing authority for the area, with responsibility for licensing premises for gambling.

The Gambling Act has three very clear objectives:

  • Protecting children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling
  • Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime
  • Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way

Further information

For key points on the following please refer to the Gambling Commission's website:

  • Arcade
  • Betting
  • Bingo
  • Gaming machines
  • Lottery

For factsheets on the following please refer to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website:

  • Bingo
  • Casinos
  • Gaming machines (clubs)
  • Gaming machines (pubs)
  • Poker
  • Race nights
  • Gambling Act explained for residents

Responsible persons

There are a number of organisations/responsible authorities that must be informed when you submit an application for a premises licence, and while you only have to inform them when you submit your application, they can request a full copy of the application if they so wish. In all instances, you'll need to keep a copy of the application that you submit to us as it will be your responsibility to supply the full copy of the application to these organisations if they request it.

Responsible persons

Responsible authority
Licensing department
Contact information
Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND
Email: licensing@shropshire.gov.uk
Responsible authority
The Gambling Commission
Contact information
Victoria Square House, Victoria Square,
Birmingham B2 4PB
Tel: 0121 2306546  Fax: 0121 2331096
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Responsible authority
West Mercia Police
Contact information
The Licensing Officer,
Shrewsbury Police Station, Clive Road,
Monkmoor, Shrewsbury SY2 5RW
Tel: 01743 264722
Email: licensing.shropshire@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
Responsible authority
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Contact information
Brigade Headquarters, St. Michael's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 2HJ
Tel: 01743 260260  Fax: 01743 260269
Responsible authority
Planning department
Contact information
Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire  SY2 6ND
Responsible authority
Public Protection department
Contact information
Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire  SY2 6ND
Responsible authority
Area Child Protection committee
Contact information
Shropshire Council, Social Services, Shirehall,
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire  SY2 6ND
Tel: 01743 251000
Responsible authority
HM Revenue and Customs
Contact information
National Registration Unit, Portcullis House,
21 India Street, Glasgow G2 4PZ
Tel: 0141 5553633
Email: nru.betting&gaming@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

Further details

For further details, please contact us or visit the Gambling Commission website.

Licences

Which licence(s) do I need and how do I apply?

Fees

How much will my licence(s) cost?

Contact us

If you have an enquiry, please get in touch by calling 0345 678 9026 or emailing licensing@shropshire.gov.uk.