Post published on October 27, 2023.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has updated its guidance on taking a whole council approach to tackling gambling related harms.

The guidance provides an overview of the gambling harms landscape and the role of councils in addressing and preventing harms. The guidance includes the following topics:

• Understanding gambling related harms
• Framework for prevention and support for gambling related harms
• Taking a public health approach to tackling gambling harms
• How councils’ regulatory tools can help tackle gambling-related harm
• A council wide approach to identifying people impacted by gambling related harms and signposting to support
• Other resources and research