A North London council has teamed up with a cross-party think tank in order to measure “the real social and economic impact” of areas densely populated by gambling sites.
It is hoped the results of the research can push for changes to the current regulations around gambling and prevent more residents from “stepping into a cycle of addiction and financial ruin”.
Brent Council is working alongside Social Market Foundation to look into how local authorities could be empowered to better understand and tackle the harms caused by gambling. Companies have been accused of disproportionately targeting more deprived areas with more venues and “targeting the most vulnerable” communities.
