Agenda and minutes

To appoint a Chairman for the meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor P Whiteley be appointed Chairman.

To receive any apologies for absence.

None.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests in any item on the agenda.

None.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public and press from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information in accordance with the paragraphs 1 and 3, pursuant to part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) of the Act.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public and press from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information in accordance with the paragraphs 1 and 3, pursuant to part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) of the Act.

To consider an application for exemption from display of plates and removal of private hire vehicle conditions.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for grant of an exemption certificate to exempt the applicants vehicle from the requirement to display private hire licence plates and an exemption for drivers of the vehicle to wear their private hire drivers identification badge.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the application fell within the Council’s policy for determination by the Sub-Committee.  Accordingly the hearing had been convened to enable the Sub-Committee to determine whether the application should be granted.

The Committee were informed that the applicant no longer wished to puruse with his application.

RESOLVED – That theapplication be refused.

To consider the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding the future of a Hackney Carriage Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the application fell within the Council’s policy for determination by the Sub-Committee.  Accordingly the hearing had been convened to enable the Sub-Committee to determine whether the application should be granted.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that after taking account of all of the evidence, the following course of action had been agreed.

RESOLVED – That the Licence Holder be given a warning in relation to his behaviour and any future conduct.

To consider the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence.

This item was adjourned to the next available Committee date.

              To consider the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence and  

               Vehicle Licence.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver and Vehicle Licence.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the application fell within the Council’s policy for determination by the Sub-Committee.  Accordingly the hearing had been convened to enable the Sub-Committee to determine whether the application should be granted.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that after taking account of all of the evidence, the following course of action had been agreed.

RESOLVED – That the Licence Holder be given a warning in relation to his behaviour and any future conduct.

   To consider the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver and Vehicle Licence.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding the future of a Hackney Carriage Driver and Vehicle Licence.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the application fell within the Council’s policy for determination by the Sub-Committee.  Accordingly the hearing had been convened to enable the Sub-Committee to determine whether the application should be granted.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that after taking account of all of the evidence, the following course of action had been agreed.

RESOLVED – The Committee determined that there was not sufficient grounds in the case to depart from its policy and therefore it did not feel that it was appropriate to disapply the condition in relation to tinted windows. The Committee also determined to suspend the hackney carriage vehicle licence under section 60(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 until such time as the films were removed and the vehicle presented for inspection by an authorised officer of the Council.

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