Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Health and Community Wellbeing setting out proposed increases for the fees payable for taxi licenses, subject to advertising and consultation.

RESOLVED to approve:

1)    Fees for taxi operators and vehicle licences, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report for 2020/21, for advertisement in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and that such fees will automatically come into force if no objections are received within the statutory period.  If any objections are received within the statutory period that these be referred back to Committee for consideration in accordance with the legislation; and

2)    The proposed fees for taxi driver’s licences detailed in Appendix 1 to the report for 2020/21 for advertisement and the Director, in consultation with the Chair of Environment and Licensing Committee, be authorised to agree the final fees after taking into account any comments received during the consultation period.