3 days ago
Public invited to comment on East Dunbarton gambling policy
East Dunbartonshire Licensing Board needs to review its Statement of Licensing Principles every three years as part of the Gambling Act 2005.
A draft statement has been prepared that will cover the period from 2025 to 2028.
The board is consulting with the Gambling Commission, Police Scotland, representatives of businesses, and the general public to gather views on the revised draft.
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Councillor Stewart MacDonald, the convener of East Dunbartonshire Licensing Board, said: "We have a number of responsibilities under the Gambling Act 2005, primarily in relation to licensed premises.
"I would invite anyone with an interest in this subject to visit the website and provide feedback to help inform the updated statement."
People and organisations can email their comments on any part of the draft statement to
Written responses can be sent to the Clerk to the Licensing Board, Legal and Democratic Services, East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ.
The updated Statement of Licensing Principles is expected to be published by early December this year and will be in place until 2028.
Both the proposed new statement and the current statement of licensing principles can be accessed online at
Electronic copies can be requested via email at or appointments can be made to view the documents at community hubs in Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, or Lennoxtown by calling 0300 1234510.
