Somerset Council
UK Gambling Commission register status: Surrendered · Taunton
Somerset Council held a UK gambling licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission, and is based in Taunton. The register now shows the licence as Surrendered. Under this licence it could run a lottery and sell tickets online, by phone and in other ways.
What the licence covered
Somerset Council has no active licence on the Gambling Commission register. The record shows this licence:
- Society Lottery (Remote): Somerset Council could sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- No longer on the public register.
Questions and answers
What is the licence status of Somerset Council?
The Gambling Commission register shows the account of Somerset Council (number 53608) as Surrendered. A surrendered licence is one that the holder gave up.
What licence did Somerset Council hold?
Under its licence, Somerset Council could sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means. The first licence on the record started in January 2019.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Surrendered | January 2019 | 053608-R-330082-002 |