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IoL Scottish Council meeting

We attended a scheduled meeting of the Institute of Licensing’s Scottish Council in Glasgow in August 2018. The Council also agreed to take forward developing a training package for Civic Licensing Standards Officers in Scotland and to consider how it could contribute to the programme of activities being arranged for the next National Licensing Week in 2019.

Code of conduct for councillors in Scotland

In July the Scottish Government published an amended Code of Conduct for Councillors (opens in new tab) setting out standards of behaviour to be followed by elected members of local authorities. The Code was issued by Ministers under the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (opens in new tab) and replaces the version of the Code that came into force in 2010. The Code applies to every elected member of a local authority in Scotland.

This version came into effect from 9 July 2018 and includes a section on “Taking Decisions on Quasi-Judicial or Regulatory Applications” which include decisions relating to the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab).

DCMS sectors economic estimates 2016: regional Gross Value Added (GVA)

Figures from the UK Government (opens in new tab) provide estimates of the 2016 regional gross value added (GVA) by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (opens in new tab) (DCMS) sectors (which includes creative, cultural, digital, telecoms, gambling and sport).

It is estimated that in 2016 the contribution of DCMS sectors to the UK economy was £249bn, or 14.2 per cent of UK GVA. GVA for the gambling sector was evenly spread across the UK regions with London accounted for 16.7% of GVA for the gambling sector. However, GVA for the gambling sector was relatively small, accounting for around 1% or less of total GVA in most regions.

Gambling training modules for LAs

We have several refresher modules for licensing officers which compliance managers can deliver at regional Institute of Licensing (opens in new tab) (IOL) meetings. Modules available are:

  • Safeguarding
  • Money laundering
  • Illegal betting in pubs
  • Poker in pubs
  • Small society lotteries
  • Club gaming and club machine permits
  • Test purchasing in England and Wales
  • Gaming machines
  • Betting at tracks
  • Police powers on conducting gambling premises inspections (in gambling premises and alcohol licensed premises in England and Wales)
  • Permit renewals.

If you are interested in receiving such training, please contact your compliance manager.

E-learning modules

We have been working with the Institute of Licensing (IOL) to produce a series of e-learning modules on gaming machines and how they are regulated.

Module 1 covers:

  • The role of LAs in the regulation of gambling
  • What is a gaming machine
  • The various types of gaming machines

Module 2 covers:

  • The physical components of a gaming machine
  • How gaming machines work
  • The signage displayed on gaming machines

Module 3 covers:

  • Compliant machines in inappropriate places (illegal siting)
  • Examples of types of non-compliant machines
  • How to take regulatory action.

Once on the website simply click on the ‘e-learning’ tab on the top right, then log in if you have an existing account, or request a log in via membership@instituteoflicensing.org to get started.

Please note, that the gaming machines sector is a diverse and complex one and this training is only designed to give a basic introduction, for help with complex issues seek specialist advice.

We are considering topics for future e-learning modules for licensing authorities and police, please submit suggestions to info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

Wrong number?

We have become aware that a number of LAs have the wrong telephone number for the Commission on their websites/gambling materials. Please ensure that you use the main telephone number 0121 230 6666 if you are signposting the Commission from your website.

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Last updated: 8 December 2023

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