Decision details

To approve plans to introduce a Community Lottery in Harrow

Having considered the confidential appendix, it was

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the establishment of a Community Lottery be approved in line with the plans set out in the officer report;

(2)          the award (under waiver) of a contract to Gatherwell Limited be approved for a period of 5 years for a total forecast value of £174,112 to run the lottery;

(3)          the criteria for registering organisations as beneficiaries be approved;

(4)          to the Corporate Director of Resources and Commercial be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement and Accessibility, to agree the policies and procedures necessary and/or desirable to fulfil the conditions for obtaining a licence from the Gambling Commission;

(5)          the Divisional Director of Strategic Commissioning and Head of Policy be nominated to hold the Gambling Commission licence on behalf of the local authority.

Reason for Decision:  To fulfil our commitment to work with the Voluntary and Community Sector to support it to access alternative sources of funding.  

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: VCS organisations and Councillors have been consulted