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Decisions published

18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Lough Court ref: 772    Recommendations Approved

Installation of telecommunications apparatus

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 15/04/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Longside House, 1 Black Lane ref: 771    Recommendations Approved

Installation of telecommunications apparatus

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 15/04/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


18/09/2019 - Wayleave - Hillgate, Gateshead ref: 767    Recommendations Approved

Erect one wooden pole and associated cables and fixtures and fittings

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 15/04/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


18/09/2019 - Acquisition of 324-328 High Street South, Gateshead ref: 752    Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of 324-328 High Street South, Gateshead, NE8 1EN

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 12/04/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


18/09/2019 - Acquisition of 307 High Street South, Gateshead ref: 750    Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of 307 High Street South, Gateshead, NE8 1EQ

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 12/04/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


11/09/2019 - New Lease - Lease of Offices 1.10, 1.12, 1.13 & 1.14 Level One, Northern Design Centre ref: 745    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 08/04/2021

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


18/09/2019 - Lease of 55 Saltwell Road, Gateshead ref: 732    Recommendations Approved

To grant a lease for a term of 7 years excluded from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 30/03/2021

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Lee Wright


11/09/2019 - Lease Assignment - 10 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough Estate, NE9 6ST ref: 729    Recommendations Approved

Lease Assignment

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 29/03/2021

Effective from: 11/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


02/09/2019 - Office 3 Greenfeild Business Centre ref: 718    Recommendations Approved

Tenancy at Will

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 02/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


06/09/2019 - 23 Half Fields Road, Winlaton ref: 716    Recommendations Approved

Acquisition

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 06/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Jason Speed


02/09/2019 - Office 3 Greenfield Business Centre ref: 717    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 02/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


02/09/2019 - 64 Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead ref: 714    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 02/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


10/09/2019 - Crocus Close, Winlaton ref: 715    Recommendations Approved

Wayleave

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 10/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


29/08/2019 - Portfolio of properties to a provider of supported housing ref: 712    Recommendations Approved

Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 29/08/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Steven Hayles


02/09/2019 - 6A Chilside Road, Felling ref: 713    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 02/09/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


29/08/2019 - Unit 2 Blaydon Business Centre ref: 710    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 29/08/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


29/08/2019 - Studio 3.02 Baltimore House ref: 711    Recommendations Approved

New Lease

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 29/08/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Craig Stobbart


29/08/2019 - Chaucer Close, Gateshead ref: 708    Recommendations Approved

Wayleave Agreement

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 29/08/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


29/08/2019 - Heworth Car Park ref: 709    Recommendations Approved

Wayleave

Decision Maker: Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services and Governance

Decision published: 16/09/2019

Effective from: 29/08/2019

Decision:

Approved

Lead officer: Judith Davis


04/06/2019 - Update on Changes to the Maximum Stakes for Fixed Odds Betting Terminals ref: 659    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Made at meeting: 04/06/2019 - Licensing Committee

Decision published: 06/09/2019

Effective from: 04/06/2019

Decision:

The Committee received a report updating them on changes to the maximum stakes on fixed odd betting terminals.

 

Fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are electronic machines, sited in betting shops, which contain a variety of games, including roulette. Each machine accepts bets for amounts up to a pre-set maximum and pays out according to fixed odds on the simulated outcomes of games.

                                                      

The Gambling Act 2005 classifies FOBTs as B2 gaming machines and allows up to four machines in betting premises. There are around 33,000 B2 machines in Great Britain (Gambling Commission statistics, November 2018). Until this year the maximum stake on a single bet was £100.

 

FOBTs are controversial as critics suggest that it is possible to lose large amounts of money and claim that the machine have a casual role in problem gambling.

 

The gambling industry says there is no evidence of a casual link between B2s and problem gambling. Academic research suggest that the cause of problem gambling are complex and are not well understood.

 

In October 2017, the Department for Digital, Culture. Media and Sport (DCMS) announced a range of proposals to strengthen protections around gambling. These included lowering the maximum stake on FOBTs to between £50 and £2. A consultation on the proposals, including the level of the new stake, closed on 23 January 2018.

 

On 17 May 2018, the DCMS announced that the maximum stake would be lowered to £2.

 

The October 2018 Budget report stated that the reduced stake would come into effect in October 2019. Critics argued that this could put the lives of problem gamblers at risk. Tracey Crouch, the Sports Minister, resigned over the “delayed” implementation, claiming that it was “unjustifiable”.

 

On 5 November 2018, the Chancellor told the Treasury Select Committee that the Government had to implement the new stake “in a way that is balanced and fair and allows for an orderly transition”. However, amendments to the Finance Bill to bring the implementation date forward to April 2019 attracted cross-party support.

 

On Monday 1 April 2019 the reduction of the maximum stakes on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBT) came into effect. The reduction in maximum stakes saw stakes reduced from £100 to £2.

 

Within days however, some bookmakers were accused of bypassing FOBT rules with new roulette-style games. It was reported in the press that some bookmakers launched high-stakes roulette-style games on the same day restrictions on the machines came into force.

 

Betfred began offering a roulette-style game called Virtual Cycling, that allows gamblers to place bets on a piece of paper obtained over the counter, showing a graphic similar to a roulette table. The game features a maximum stake of £500.

 

Similarly, Paddy Power launched a betting game called Pick ‘n’ 36 and featuring a maximum stake of £100. Paddy Power’s game lets players bet on numbers between 1 and 36, as well as on other eventualities similar to roulette. A TV screen displays “hot” and “cold” numbers, giving the impression that the numbers selected are not random.

 

Government Ministers expressed concern that bookmakers appeared to be cheating the system and circumnavigating measure introduced to reduce harm. The Gambling Commission have advised that they are aware of these new products and are investigating. They have written to operators to remind them of their responsibilities to ensure that consumers are protected.

 

RESOLVED – that the information be noted


 

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