Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report by Director of Health and Community Wellbeing, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, regarding a request for an exemption from displaying a licence plate on a private hire vehicle under Section 75 (3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.

In making its decision, the Committee applied the Council’s approved Policy and Guidelines.  On the basis of what it heard, the Committee was satisfied on balance that no exceptional circumstances existed which warranted departure from policy.

RESOLVED:

1)    To grant an exemption to Mr Jason Gorey of J G Travel Ltd under Section 75 (3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 to be exempt from displaying licensing plates on any vehicle operated by him whilst carrying out executive/corporate business as long as he is the holder of a current private hire operator’s licence.  The exemption also provides that the driver of the vehicle is not required to wear a badge.

2)     That Mr Gorey carry a notice in the vehicle at all times stating the terms of the exemption.