Palace Amusements
Barnet Council recently approved a new adult gaming centre for Palace Amusements in Edgware despite public health objections.
Barnet Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for a Palace Amusements adult gaming centre at 226 Station Road, Edgware, on 3 November 2026. This decision was made despite objections from public health officials, who stated that adult gaming centres represent a higher-risk form of gambling due to electronic gaming machines and extended opening hours.
Palace Amusements is a company, operated by East Kent Leasing Limited, which runs various venues. These include a 24-hour food outlet and gambling premises in Palmers Green and an existing venue in Enfield Lock.
Key facts
- Barnet Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for Palace Amusements at 226 Station Road, Edgware, on 3 November 2026. Source
- Public health officials objected to the Edgware application, stating that adult gaming centres are a higher-risk form of gambling. Source
- East Kent Leasing Limited is the applicant for the adult gaming centre in Edgware. Source
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