Gambling notices

This notice allows:

• the use of a premises for gambling when that premises does not have a premises licence
• an operator to use a premises temporarily for gambling

The notice can only be granted to a person or a company who holds a relevant operator licence from the Gambling Commission.

Limits

Can only be used for up to 21 days in a year.

Giving notice

1.  You must provide us with:

• the completed notice
• fee

Please note that the notice must be given to the licensing team not less than three months and one day before the day on which the gambling event will begin or it will not be considered.

2.  You must then send a copy of the notice, within seven days to the following:

What happens next

If no objections are made then the event can proceed.  You must then display a copy of the notice on the premises.

If objections are received the notice will be referred to the licensing committee to make a decision.

Objections may be received from the following:

• The licensing authority (Cheltenham Borough Council)
• Gloucestershire Constabulary
• Gambling Commission
• H M Revenues & Customs

They must be made within 14 days of the notice.