Application for a Joint Hackey Carriage / Private Hire Drivers Licence - TI
Report of Corporate Director - David
Wakelin
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report from Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence from TI.
TI attended the meeting, with a friend who addressed the Committee on his behalf.
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 this policy.
Councillor Hewlett left the meeting during consideration of the item and abstained from the vote.
RESOLVED:
To refuse TI’s application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence on the grounds that he is not a fit and proper person.
TI was advised of his right to appeal against the decision of the Committee.
Councillors Ellis, Parr, Pepper and Poole left the meeting.