Solihull Council receives two casino applications
From Press office on 10 August 2010
Solihull Council has received two applications for the grant of a large casino licence.
The two applications are for a large casino at the National Exhibition Centre, applicant Genting Casinos UK limited, and on the former Dave & Buster site (Otium Leisure Park), Highlands Road, Shirley, applicant Grosvenor Casinos Limited.
The applications will be judged according to the criteria set down within the Gambling Act 2005. A report will be submitted to Members of the Solihull Licensing Committee on the 15 September 2010.
In the meantime applicants must advertise their applications in the local newspaper and display site notices.
Representations in respect of these applications must be made in writing by Friday 27 August 2010 and sent to gmorrice@solihull.gov.uk or sent to The Licensing Manager, P O Box 1833, Council House, Solihull, B91 9DZ.
If both applications meet the initial criteria, the Council will begin the second stage of the application process, where each applicant will outline the benefits that their large casino will bring to the borough.
The licence will then be awarded to the applicant who would, in the Council’s opinion, bring the greatest economic, financial and social benefits to the area.
The successful applicant will be awarded a licence to operate a large casino at the appropriate location.
However, the Council still reserves the right to pass a “No Casino Resolution” should it be considered that by granting a casino licence insufficient benefits would be available to the borough.
For media enquiries only, please contact Olivia White on 0121 704 8373
Email: owhite@solihull.gov.uk