West London residents fear 24-hour casino near school 'would risk exposing children to gambling'
Residents in West London oppose a 24-hour casino near schools, fearing increased crime and exposure of children to gambling.Summary
Silvertime Casino is seeking to relocate from Palace Gate to Notting Hill Gate, prompting objections from 51 residents. Concerns center around potential increases in noise, anti-social behavior, and crime, as well as the risk of exposing children and vulnerable adults to gambling due to the casino's proximity to schools, nurseries, and family-oriented facilities. Residents argue the casino is incompatible with the neighborhood's family-friendly atmosphere. Councillor Joanna Gardner has requested security measures, including a door supervisor and restrictions on smoking. Silvertime Casino has proposed measures like a 'protection of children champion' and CCTV to address these concerns. The licensing committee will review the application on December 11th.
(Source：Mylondon)