Gambling Commission
Local councils are making licensing decisions for new gambling premises, updating their gambling policies, and advocating for national reform.
Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for an adult gaming centre on Putney High Street in July 2026, allowing Luxury Leisure to operate despite concerns from local residents. Meanwhile, councils are reviewing their local gambling policies, which they are required to do every three years under the Gambling Act 2005.
Tower Hamlets Council adopted its revised Gambling Policy for 2025-2028 in October 2025, maintaining its 'no casino' resolution, which takes effect from December 2025. Lambeth Council's Licensing Committee approved a public consultation on its updated Gambling Policy in September 2025, also intending to maintain its 'no casino' stance.
Hounslow Council voted in November 2025 to join a coalition advocating for national gambling reform, supporting six recommendations from a Social Market Foundation report. The Gambling Commission is the national regulator for gambling in Great Britain, responsible for licensing and regulating gambling.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for an adult gaming centre on Putney High Street in July 2026. Source
- Hounslow Council voted in November 2025 to join a coalition advocating for national gambling reform. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council adopted a revised Gambling Policy for 2025-2028 in October 2025. Source
- The Tower Hamlets policy, which maintains a 'no casino' resolution, takes effect from 15 December 2025. Source
- Lambeth Council's Licensing Committee approved a public consultation on its updated Gambling Policy in September 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.