Plans submitted for former Betfred in Swindon town centre

Harries-Jones Gaming limited are applying for an adult gaming centre premises licence under section 159 of the Gambling Act 2005 to take over 56 Bridge Street – the former Betfred unit.

They have submitted an application to Swindon Borough Council and any representations must be made by Sunday, November 3.

(Image: Dave Cox) The ground floor shop, listed for sale by Kilpatrick & Co, has been available since October 2023 and the 1,131 sq ft space includes an aluminium framed shop front, customer area, counter, customer toilet, storeroom, staff room and WC.

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It has been listed for £10,000 per annum and says the property "can be used for retail, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining any  required planning consent." 

If successful, the adult gaming centre will accompany Ladbrookes, Paddy Power, Merkur Slots and Shipley’s on Bridge Street and William Hill just a short walk away.

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