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.

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 –

That the application be granted subject to the successfully completion of the Council’s theory test. However, this licence was granted for a probationary period of twelve months to allow the applicant to demonstrate that he could continue to be a fit and proper person to hold a hackney carriage/private hire drivers licence.

The applicant was reminded of the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days.