Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111317
Betting Shops
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Question
Callum Anderson
Labour — Buckingham and Bletchley
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
Miatta FahnbullehSome 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)...
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