Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA)
Hounslow and Kingston councils are advocating for national gambling reform, citing concerns over addiction and outdated legislation.
Kingston Council debated a motion in December 2025 to support national gambling reform and enhance resident protection, referring it to the Licensing Committee. This followed Hounslow Council's vote in November 2025 to join a coalition of local authorities advocating for immediate changes to gambling laws. Both councils highlighted concerns about gambling addiction and the impact of widespread advertising.
Councils are particularly concerned about the number of gambling premises, such as betting shops and adult gaming centres, and the limitations imposed by what Kingston Council called "outdated legislation," specifically the "Aim to Permit" rule within the Gambling Act 2005. Hounslow Council noted 57 gambling premises in its borough.
Hounslow Council resolved to support six recommendations from the Social Market Foundation's report, "High Stakes," to address gambling-related harm. Both councils recognise the need for increased protection for residents and to tackle the social and economic consequences of gambling addiction.
Key facts
- Kingston Council debated a motion supporting national gambling reform in December 2025. Source
- Hounslow Council voted to join a coalition of local authorities advocating for changes to gambling laws in November 2025. Source
- Kingston Council's motion highlighted concerns about the "Aim to Permit" rule within the Gambling Act 2005. Source
- Hounslow Council noted the presence of 57 gambling premises in its borough. Source
- Hounslow Council resolved to support six recommendations from the Social Market Foundation's report. Source
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