Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chairman for the meeting and the Chairman to present and explain the procedure for the meeting.

Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded by Cllr Jon Andrews

Decision: that Cllr Emma Parker elected Chairman for the duration of the meeting

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from: Cllr Sarah Williams and Cllr Paul Harrison, substituted by Cllr Jon Andrews and Cllr Kate Wheller.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their disclosure councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration.

If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes.

There were no urgent items

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following items in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 1 and 2 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

Proposed by Cllr Jon Andrews, seconded by Cllr Kate Wheller

Decision: That the press and the public be excluded for the following item(s) in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The sub-committee considered a report to determine whether the applicant remained a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence.

The Licensing Team Leader presented her report.

The applicant was subsequently invited to put their case forward and all parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other and to sum up.

The sub-committee retired to make its decision.

Decision: To RENEW the Private Hire Driver’s Licence.

The sub-committee considered a report to determine whether the applicant remained a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence.

The Licensing Team Leader presented her report

The applicant was subsequently invited to put their case forward and all parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other and to sum up.

The sub-committee retired to make its decision.

Decision: To REVOKE the Private Hire Driver’s Licence with immediate effect in the interests of public safety.

Meeting adjourned 12:15 due to complications regarding the taxi driver being unable to access key documentation for the meeting.

The committee re-convened at 10:00 on Friday 1 July 2022

Election of Chairman and Statement for the Procedure of the meeting

Proposed by Cllr Jon Andrews, seconded by Cllr Kate Wheller.

Decision: that Cllr Emma Parker elected Chairman for the duration of the meeting

Apologies:

There were no apologies

Declarations of Interest:

No declarations of interest

Exempt Business:

Proposed by Cllr Jon Andrews, seconded by Cllr Kate Wheller

Decision: That the press and the public be excluded for the following item(s) in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The sub-committee considered a report to determine whether the applicant remained a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence

The Licensing Team Leader presented her report.

The applicant was subsequently invited to put their case forward and all parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other and to sum up.

The sub-committee retired to make its decision.

Decision: To take no action in respect of the combined licence.