Public Health England
Local councils are currently addressing public health issues related to gambling harms, a domain formerly overseen by Public Health England.
Greenwich Council formally demanded action on national gambling laws in March 2026, advocating for a statutory levy on gambling operators to fund harm prevention initiatives. These initiatives, intended for independent public bodies and local health authorities, address issues within the public health domain, for which Public Health England was formerly responsible.
This follows Waltham Forest Council's debate in December 2025 on a motion calling for reforms to tackle gambling harms and restore decision-making powers to local authorities. Public Health England was an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in England, responsible for protecting and improving the nation's health until its reorganisation.
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