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Lewisham Council is seeking public input on its new Gambling Policy for 2027-2030. The consultation aims to gather feedback from gamblers and those affected by gambling harm, with a focus on protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing the overconcentration of gambling premises in deprived areas.

Barking and Dagenham Council is set to consider an updated gambling policy aimed at preventing harm and improving public health. The move comes after residents expressed concerns about the number of betting shops in the borough, particularly in deprived areas.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.