A recent assessment by Brent Council reveals that a borough in North London is facing a severe gambling issue, with 6.2% of its residents classified as problem gamblers, surpassing the national average of 2.9%. The borough has the second-highest number of gambling venues in London, far surpassing local essential services. This influx of gambling establishments has prompted outrage from residents and local officials, leading to calls for stricter government regulations. Furthermore, gambling-related harm is financially impacting the borough, costing an estimated £14.3 million annually, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.
Locals have expressed deep concerns' over the sites which they claim threaten the social fabric' of the area.
The JSNA also found that gambling-related harm is costing Brent an estimated 14.3m per year.
Cllr Muhammed Butt...writing to the government urging it to tighten the laws on these kinds of venues.
Brent was ranked fifth among local authorities with the highest number of betting shops per capita.
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