Issue - meetings

To consider an application for a licence to drive Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence and a supporting letter from the applicant.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the application fell within the Council’s policy for determination by the Sub-Committee.  Accordingly the hearing had been convened to enable the Sub-Committee to determine whether the application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence should be granted.

The applicant attended the hearing and made representations in respect of his application.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that after taking account of all the evidence, including the applicant’s oral representations, the following course of action had been agreed.

RESOLVED – That the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence and that the application for a licence be granted, subject to successful completion of the Council’s theory test. The licence to be granted for a probationary period of twelve months to allow the applicant to demonstrate that he continues to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence. The renewal application to be accompanied by a reference from the applicant’s employer providing details of the applicant’s employment as a taxi driver.