Gambling licences responsible authorities

Below is the list of responsible authorities and their contact details, as required by the Gambling Act 2005.

When applying for a premises licence or varying a premises licence, you need to send a copy of the form and plans (where applicable) to each of these authorities.

  • The licensing authority
    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Licensing, Regulatory Services, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
    Telephone: (01226) 773555

  • South Yorkshire Police
    South Yorkshire Police Licensing Department, Force Headquarters, Carbrook House, Carbrook Hall Road, Sheffield, S9 2EH
    Telephone: (01226) 726154

  • South Yorkshire Fire Service
    The Chief Fire Officer, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services, Dearne District Fire Safety, Broadway, Barnsley, S70 6RA
    Telephone: (01226) 282222

  • Health protection service
    Director of Public Health, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
    Telephone: (01226) 773555

  • The planning authority
    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Planning and Transportation/Building Control, PO Box 604, Barnsley, S70 9FE
    Telephone: (01226) 770770

  • Environmental protection service
    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Regulatory Services, PO Box 604, Barnsley, S70 9FB
    Telephone: (01226) 773555

  • Barnsley Safeguarding Children Partnership
    Safeguarding Children Unit, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG
    Email: safeguardingchildrenboard@barnsley.gov.uk

  • Gambling Commission
    Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4BP
    Telephone: (0121) 230 6697
    Email: info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
    Website: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

  • HM Revenue and Customs
    Excise Processing Teams, BX9 1GL
    Telephone: (0300) 200 3700
    Website: www.gov.uk