Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Cabinet Member for Community Matters and Wellbeing

RESOLVED

i)       The approve the continuation of the Horsham District Community Lottery after a successful year one trial.

REASON

i)     To continue to raise funds for local voluntary and community groups.

The Cabinet Member for Community Matters & Wellbeing reminded Members that the Community Lottery had been running successfully as a trial for a year. She outlined how much had been raised for local charities, and voluntary and community groups and emphasised the importance of continuing this funding source.  The pandemic had increased pressures on the voluntary sector and the Cabinet Member advised that the community had responded with an increase in lottery ticket sales in recent months. 

In response to concerns that participation in lotteries could cause gambling problems for vulnerable people, Members were advised studies showed a very small percentage of ‘soft’ gamblers developed a harmful habit.  The Cabinet Member advised that there were measures in place to prevent individuals buying an excessive number of tickets. 

RESOLVED

i)       The approve the continuation of the Horsham District Community Lottery after a successful year one trial.

REASON

i)     To continue to raise funds for local voluntary and community groups.