Every local authority in England has a gambling policy which must be reviewed every three years
'Gambling heat maps' are set to be introduced in one part of Merseyside and will be used to locate areas of increased risk where residents may be 'vulnerable to gambling harm'. Knowsley Council held a cabinet meeting tonight at Huyton's Municipal Buildings to make decisions on a range on topics including the review of the borough's gambling policy. and councillors were asked to approve the updated guidelines and proposals.
The heat map will be used to identify local areas where there is a greater concentration of people who may be vulnerable to gambling harm. These areas will be given special attention with resources targeted to assist individuals who have gambling problems.
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