judicial review
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy faces a judicial review challenge, with the council awaiting a decision on a hearing.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is currently facing a legal challenge from The Bingo Association and BACTA, who are questioning its restrictive nature. The council is awaiting a decision on whether a judicial review hearing will be required, concerning provisions such as new cumulative impact areas and reduced operating hours for gambling premises.
The policy, which was introduced in January 2025, includes gambling vulnerability zones where there is a policy presumption to refuse new applications. The gambling trade bodies are scrutinising these specific provisions, alongside the reduction of the terminal hour for Adult Gaming Centres and Bingo premises to 10 pm from 11 pm.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council is awaiting a decision on whether a judicial review hearing will be required for its gambling policy. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is facing a legal challenge from The Bingo Association and BACTA. Source
- The gambling policy was introduced by Hammersmith and Fulham Council in January 2025. Source
- The policy includes a reduction of the terminal hour for Adult Gaming Centres and Bingo premises to 10 pm from 11 pm. Source
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