Issue - meetings

The Community Protection Manager introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval for the proposed fees for taxi driver, operator and vehicle licensing for 2025/26 as shown at Appendix 1 (a), subject to advertisement requirements being satisfied. The report also sought approval of a proposed increase to the general taxi licensing fees for 2025/26 shown at Appendix 1 (b).

RESOLVED to:

1)    Approve the fees for taxi driver, operators and vehicle licences as detailed at Appendix 1 (a) for 2025/26 for advertisement in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, such fees to automatically come into force on 1^st June 2025 if no objections are received within the statutory period. If any objections would be received within the statutory period that they be referred back to Committee for consideration in accordance with the legislation; and

2)    Approve the fees for General Taxi licensing for 2025/26 as detailed at Appendix 1 (b) with effect from 1 June 2025.