Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is currently facing a legal challenge from gambling trade bodies.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is facing a legal challenge from two gambling trade bodies, The Bingo Association and BACTA, who are questioning its restrictive nature, as reported in June 2026. The council is awaiting a decision on whether a judicial review hearing will be required regarding the policy.
The policy, introduced in January 2025, has been described as a deterrent to new gambling premises. Specific provisions under scrutiny include new cumulative impact areas and gambling vulnerability zones, where there is a policy presumption to refuse new applications. It also reduced the terminal hour for Adult Gaming Centres and Bingo premises to 10 pm from 11 pm. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the gambling policy.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's gambling policy is facing a legal challenge from The Bingo Association and BACTA. Source
- The council is awaiting a decision on whether a judicial review hearing will be required. Source
- The gambling policy was introduced in January 2025. Source
- The policy includes new cumulative impact areas and gambling vulnerability zones. Source
- The policy reduced the terminal hour for Adult Gaming Centres and Bingo premises to 10 pm from 11 pm. Source
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