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Public Consultation Questionnaire

The Council are currently reviewing the Gambling Policy “the Policy” to look at setting out robust standards of management and control measures for operators of gambling premises to adopt so as to promote the licensing objectives. There has been a significant increase in the number of gambling premises in Ealing (almost 30% increase) since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2005 which transferred licensing of gambling premises from the Magistrates Courts to the Council in 2007. This increase has led to a clustering of premises around town centre areas and has raised concerns from local residents around crime and disorder and problem gambling. 

We are interested in your views and would invite you to complete a short questionnaire on the proposed revisions to the Policy. Ealing Council will use the information you provide as part of the public consultation to review its policy.

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Background on Gambling Premises in the Borough

The following are questions regarding the changes to the proposed gambling policy. Where needed there will be references to specific parts of the policy document where you will find further information. 

Do you agree or disagree that there has been a tendency towards clustering of gambling premises within relatively small areas of the borough?           (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

Do you agree or disagree that the clustering of gambling premises causes harm to problem gamblers and children?           (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

Do you agree or disagree that the clustering of gambling premises is associated with crime and disorder?   (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

In the past 12 months have you personally experienced any problem(s) associated with gambling premises?   (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
___ No
___ Yes (If so please give details in box below)

Do you think the Council should adopt measures to limit the clustering of gambling premises, e.g. separation distances?    (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
___ No
___ Yes

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No casino resolution

Do you agree or disagree with the Council’s proposal to continue to adopt a “no casino resolution” banning any casinos within the borough?     (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
(Page 6, points 5.3 -5.4) 
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

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Licensing Objectives - Crime and disorder

Do you agree or disagree that the proposed management standards will be sufficient enough to address crime and disorder?     (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
(Pages 13-14, points 1.3 and Appendix 4 – points 1-12) 
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

If you disagree that that the proposed management standards will be sufficient enough to address crime and disorder please can you tell us why in the box below? 

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the proposed policy of taking into account the following factors when considering the location of any new gambling premises? 
(Pages 13 Point 1.2)

Please type or paste Yes in the relevant box alongside each question.

	Strongly agree	Tend to agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Tend to disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't know / Can't say	
Levels of crime and disorder in the area							
Clustering of existing gambling premises							

Can you think of anything further we could do to address crime and disorder which is not included in the policy? 

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Licensing Objectives - Protection of Children and Vulnerable Persons

Do you agree or disagree that the proposed management standards will do enough to address protection of children and vulnerable persons?      (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
(Pages 15, Point 2.4) Appendix 4, Points 13-18) 
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

If you disagree that that the proposed management standards will do enough to address protection of children and vulnerable persons please can you tell us why in the box below? 

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the proposed policy of taking into account the following factors when considering the location of any new gambling premises? 
(Page 14, point 2.3)

Please type or paste Yes in the relevant box alongside each question.

	Strongly agree	Tend to agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Tend to disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't know / Can't say	
Schools and other educational establishments for children and young persons							
Hostels or care homes for people with mental or learning disabilities or for young persons							
Clinics or treatment centres for problem gambling or alcohol and drug abuse							
Youth clubs or leisure centres where young person’s attend							
Residential areas where there are high concentrations of families with young children 							

Can you think of anything further we could do to address the protection of children and vulnerable persons which is not included in the policy? 

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Policies that apply to the different types of licensed premises

Do you agree or disagree that the proposed management standards for the different types of licensed premises does enough to address the licensing objectives?             (Please type or paste Yes in front of your selection)
(Pages 18-23, points 2-6) 
___ Strongly agree
___ Tend to agree
___ Neither agree nor disagree
___ Tend to disagree
___ Strongly disagree
___ Don't know / Can't say

If you disagree that the proposed management standards for the different types of licensed premises do enough to address the licensing objectives, please can you tell us why in the box below? 

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About You

Please tell us a little about yourself. This information helps us to ensure we can make research and consultation more accessible and inclusive. All personal information is kept completely confidential and is used for research purposes only. It will not be transferred to any third party.

Please ensure you provide the following details as they will allow us to analysed the results against your location in the borough 
House number / name		
Street name		
Town		
City		
Postcode		

Your gender 
___ Male	___Female	

Your age 
___ 24 or below
___ 25-34
___ 35-44	___ 45-54
___ 55-64
___ 65-74	____ 75 or above	

Disability
The Equality Act 2010 defines a person as having a disability if s/he 'has a long term physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities'. 

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
___ Yes	___ No	___Don't Know / Can't Say