Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Betting Shops
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of betting shops on town centre vitality.
- Answer
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Some high streets have become increasingly dominated by certain types of premises – including gambling establishments – which don’t always meet the needs of their communities. According to the Gambling Commission, the number of adult gaming centres (AGCs) rose by 7% between 2022 and 2024, with additional data showing that AGCs are most concentrated in areas of higher deprivation.
My Department will take action to tackle the number of gambling premises in vulnerable areas by introducing Cumulative Impact Assessments in gambling licensing when parliamentary time allows.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 111317
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Betting shops Urban areas
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- 2026-02-11 17:45:22 +0000
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