Gambling premises licences
Notice of Publication of Revised Statement of Principles
The Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
On 18 December 2025 Falkirk Council will publish its revised Statement of Principles issued under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.
The Statement of Principles will have effect from 15 January 2026.
The published Statement of Principles can be viewed below.
The document can be inspected between normal office hours: 9am and 4:30pm at
The Foundry
4 Central Boulevard
Central Park
Larbert FK5 4RU.
We grant premises licences under the Gambling Act 2005.
There are 5 types of premises licence available for gambling:
- Betting Shops (including Track Betting)
- Family Entertainment Centres
- Bingo Halls
- Adult Gaming Centres
- Casinos
Once your licence is granted it does not expire, although you will have to pay an annual retention fee. You can apply to us to change, transfer or surrender your licence.
For information about operating licences and personal licences, please contact the Gambling Commission.
How to apply
Before you can apply for a premises licence, you must already have an operating licence. You must give notice to the public that you are applying for a premises licence. You should do this by posting information on the outside of the premises and in the local press.
You can download the premises licence application form and the 'notice of application' forms (forms 15 and 16), from the Gambling Commission’s website.
You should read the guidance notes before you fill in the application form.
Your completed application form, supporting documentation and fee should be sent to: