"A 24-hour casino has applied to open at a popular west London location, but residents fear it could lead to more crime and encourage children to gamble. Silvertime Casino Limited said it wants to move from its current location of 1A Palace Gate, below Hyde Park, to 46-48 Notting Hill Gate, according to a licensing application before Kensington and Chelsea Council."
"Silvertime, which owns both properties, already has a gambling licence but needs the council's permission to relocate it to the new address, which is the former site of NatWest bank. The casino already has a venue in the area and there are also betting shops and an adult gaming centre within close proximity. Some 51 residents have written in opposing the plan saying a 24-hour gambling premises will likely lead to more noise, anti-social behaviour and crime."
"They also emphasised a number of schools, nurseries, young-centres and family-oriented facilities are located nearby and fear children and vulnerable adults may be exposed to gambling. Silvertime Casino has applied to open on Notting Hill Gate Others say the casino is incompatible with the family-friendly character of the neighbourhood. Local councillor Joanna Gardner called for a door supervisor to be on duty at the front door at all times and to install a physical barrier blocking the view into the gaming area from outside."
Silvertime Casino Limited has applied to relocate its gambling licence from 1A Palace Gate, below Hyde Park, to 46-48 Notting Hill Gate, the former NatWest bank. The company owns both properties and already holds a gambling licence but requires council permission to relocate. The site sits near existing betting shops and an adult gaming centre. Fifty-one residents oppose a 24-hour casino, citing likely increases in noise, anti-social behaviour and crime, and concerns that nearby schools, nurseries and family facilities could expose children and vulnerable adults to gambling. Local councillor Joanna Gardner and the Ladbroke Association propose measures including door supervisors, view-blocking barriers, smoking restrictions, entry registers and minimum stakes.
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