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Sign in or register for an accountSalford City Council's Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 is a document we must produce by law and sets out our approach to licensing in Salford. It gives clear guidance to licence holders, applicants and people who may comment on licence applications, of our policies and expectations. The council is legally obliged to have regard to the Statement of Principles when making decisions regarding licence applications or reviews.
Salford City Council is currently reviewing its Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005. The authority undertook a consultation on a draft Statement of Principles for the period 2025-2028, between 8 August to 2 October 2025. Responses received have been considered and a revised Statement of Principles will be submitted to Full Council for consideration and approval. Once approved, the revised Statement of Principles will be published on this webpage.
Salford City Council has published its statement of principles issued under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.
Salford City Council has to produce, by law, a statement of principles in relation to gambling every three years.
The current policy came into force in 2022 and can be viewed below.
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This page was last updated on 9 October 2025