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 and his prospective employer were in attendance throughout the hearing and spoke in support of the application.

At this point in the proceedings, the applicant, his prospective employer 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, the applicant’s prospective employer and the Licensing Officer re-joined the meeting to be informed of the Sub-Committee’s decision.

RESOLVED –

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