Lewes District Council
Lewes District Council is a UK local authority with an active gambling licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission. It's been licensed since June 2019, making it one of a small number of local government bodies operating under UKGC regulation.
Positive Signals
- Active UKGC licence held continuously since June 2019
- Public sector body subject to democratic oversight and public accountability
- Nearly 7 years of uninterrupted regulatory standing
Concerns
- No incorporation date or Companies House data available for this entity type
- Limited corporate transparency data due to public sector classification
Overview
Gambling Connection: Lewes District Council appears in this database as a UKGC-licensed operator. Local councils sometimes hold licences to oversee or run small-scale gambling activities such as lotteries or prize competitions conducted for community benefit.
Lewes District Council is a local government body in England that holds an active licence with the UK Gambling Commission. Unlike private commercial operators, it operates under public sector governance rather than the typical corporate structure seen in the gambling industry.
The council has been continuously licensed since 5 June 2019, giving it just under seven years of regulatory standing. Its active status indicates it remains in good standing with the UKGC, though its public sector nature means it doesn't carry the same company age or incorporation history as a private limited company would.
Governance
As a local authority, Lewes District Council operates under elected councillor governance and democratic accountability rather than a private board of directors. No individual PSC or officer data is recorded in the UKGC-linked company record.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
No officer records available from Companies House.
Ownership & Significant Control
No persons with significant control (PSC) records are available from Companies House. This may indicate incomplete data or that the company has not yet filed PSC information.