Issue - meetings

To consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a licence to drive Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for a Licence to Drive Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles.

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 representative were in attendance throughout the hearing and both spoke in support of the application.

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

RESOLVED –

That the application for a Licence to drive Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles be granted subject to the successful completion of the Council’s theory test.