Will Prochaska, Director of CEGA said: “It’s inspiring to see councils stepping up to protect the health of their populations where national government is still wanting.
“Councils across the UK are recognising that gambling is a public health crisis fuelled by relentless advertising.
“By joining this coalition, they’re standing up for their communities and sending a clear message. It’s time to stop allowing companies to profit from promoting harmful products. We urge others to follow their lead.”
Cllr Chris Kennedy, Hackney Council cabinet member for health, said: “Hackney Council takes a ‘health in all policies’ approach to everything we do.
“Gambling related harm is well documented but not well recognised as it is often a highly stigmatised form of damage in the lives of some of our most deprived citizens.”
Responding to a question , externalby the Greens on the London Assembly in February, the mayor said he hoped the government would provide a “national framework addressing this issue, including providing a national definition of harmful gambling advertising.
“I intend to allow government to conclude this work before looking further at any implications for TfL’s policy.”