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. He tabled a written statement which was read out to the meeting.

At this point in the proceedings, the applicant and the Licensing Officer withdrew from the meeting whilst the Sub-Committee reached its decision.

Following full consideration of the application, taking into account all the evidence, including written and oral representations, the Sub-Committee determined the application.

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

RESOLVED –

(a)               That the applicant is a “fit and proper” person to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence;

(b)               That the application be granted for a probationary period of 12 months to enable the applicant to demonstrate that he continued to be a “fit and proper” person to hold the licence; and

(c)                That granting of the licence be subject to the successful completion of the Council's theory test.