For the period 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029.

Notice of Publication of Statement of Policy - The Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (England & Wales) Regulations 2006.

On 17 December 2025, Crawley Borough Council approved its proposed Statement of Licensing Policy - Gambling Act 2005 (the 'Statement') for publication under the Gambling Act 2005.  It covers the period 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029.

The Statement was published today, 18 December 2025, on the Crawley Borough Council website (available below) and will take effect on 1 February 2026. Its publication is hereby advertised for four weeks before final adoption on 1 February 2026.

The Statement can also be inspected in person between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday by prior arrangement at:
Crawley Borough Council
Town Hall
The Boulevard, Crawley
RH1 1UZ

Appointments can be made by contacting licensing@crawley.gov.uk or calling telephone 01293 438289

Publication of Statement of Policy 2026-2028

The Gambling Act 2005 (the 'Act') requires Crawley Borough Council, as a Licensing Authority, to prepare and publish at least every three years a statement of licensing principles that it proposes to apply in exercising its various functions under the Act, commonly known as a 'Statement of Licensing Policy – Gambling Act 2005' (the 'Statement'). Our current Statement will expire on 31 January 2026, and therefore it has been necessary to prepare and consult upon a revised Statement of Licensing Policy – Gambling Act 2005.

The revised Statement has been the subject of public consultation, with particular emphasis on those who represent the business interests of persons carrying on gambling businesses within the Crawley borough, as well as those who represent the interests of persons who are likely to be affected by the exercise of the Licensing Authority's functions under the Act.

A public consultation took place between  24 September and 27 October 2025. Our proposed policy for 2026 to 2028 was presented to Full Council on the 17 December 2025 and was formally approved.

The new Statement will take effect on 1 February 2026 and will be used to consider applications until 31 January 2029.

A copy of the Statement is available to view here below.