33 10-11/10-Consideration of Fitness to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence
To consider whether the holder of a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence remains ‘a fit and proper person’ and to determine the future of their Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence.
Minutes:
The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver 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 Licence Holder was a “fit and proper” person to hold a licence.
The Licence Holder and his father were in attendance throughout the hearing and spoke in support of the Licence.
At this point in the proceedings, the Licence Holder, his Father and the Licensing Officer withdrew from the meeting whilst the Sub-Committee reached its decision.
Following full consideration of the report, taking into account all the evidence, including written and oral representations, the Sub-Committee determined the future of the Licence.
The Licence Holder, his Father and the Licensing Officer re-joined the meeting to be informed of the Sub-Committee’s decision.
RESOLVED –
That the Licence Holder remained a fit and proper person to hold a hackney carriage drivers Licence and therefore resolved to take no formal action in relation to the future of the Licence.
However, the Sub-Committee wished to give the Licence Holder a formal warning about any future conduct. The Licensing Authority would take a very serious view of any future convictions and the Licence Holder was made aware that any such convictions could place the future of the Licence in jeopardy. The Licence Holder was also reminded about the importance of compliance with the conditions on the Licence, in particular those relating to the reporting of any convictions.