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.

The Sub-Committee’s attention was drawn to the Council’s Statement of Policy about Relevant Convictions and Members were invited to consider if the applicant was a “fit and proper” person to be granted a licence.

The applicant was in attendance throughout the hearing and spoke in support of his application.

Following full consideration of the application, taking into account all the evidence, including written and oral representations, the applicant and the Licensing Officer withdrew from the meeting whilst the Sub-Committee reached its decision. 

The applicant and the Licensing Officer re-joined the meeting to be informed of the Sub-Committee’s decision.

RESOLVED –

That the application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence be refused on the grounds that the applicant is not a “fit and proper” person to hold the licence.