🚨Important Update on the Ashford AGC – June 13, 2025🚨

Hi everyone,

We’ve got an important development regarding the proposed Adult Gaming Centre at 39 Church Road, Ashford.

Spelthorne Borough Council has just released a formal statement confirming that while Golden Slots has submitted a licence application, it is currently INVALID. The applicant has been informed of the correct procedure they must follow to validate it.

🗓️ What happens next?

Once the application is properly submitted and validated, there will be a 28-day window for public comments and objections. The Council has stated this process will be clearly communicated to residents, and I will also ensure everyone here is notified the moment it goes live.

⚖️ Planning permission update:

While the AGC’s planning application was rejected by Spelthorne Borough Council three separate times, it was unfortunately overturned on appeal by the Government Planning Inspector after a public hearing in March. However, that approval came with a strict condition: operating hours must be limited to 9am – 11pm.

This is important context for any future licensing objections — as licensing must consider the protection of children from harm, prevention of crime and disorder, and impact on local communities.

📝 Spelthorne Council’s official update is here:

👉 Read the full statement

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What you can do next

Please stay engaged — your support and voices are what’s keeping this issue in the spotlight. Once the application is validated, we need to act fast to submit our concerns.

I’ll keep this petition updated the moment the consultation window opens. In the meantime, please continue to share this petition with local friends, neighbours, and businesses.

Together, we can make a real difference for Ashford.

Thanks again,

Nik