Public Health
Tower Hamlets Council adopted its revised Gambling Policy in October 2025, reaffirming its 'no casino' stance.
Tower Hamlets Council adopted its revised Gambling Policy for 2025-2028 in October 2025, which will take effect from 15 December 2025. The policy aims to regulate gambling activities and protect vulnerable individuals. This decision by the Full Council reaffirmed its 'no casino' resolution, initially made in September 2013, as permitted under the Gambling Act 2005.
The revised policy followed a consultation process with residents and businesses. Public Health, as an organisation that provided feedback on the Statement of Gambling Policy, is described as fully supportive of the draft policy.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council adopted its revised Gambling Policy for 2025-2028 on 8 October 2025. Source
- The revised Gambling Policy for Tower Hamlets will take effect from 15 December 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council reaffirmed its 'no casino' resolution in October 2025. Source
- The 'no casino' resolution was initially made by Tower Hamlets Full Council on 18 September 2013. Source
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