Change of Circumstance of Joint Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver - DWH
Report of Corporate Director - David
Wakelin
Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report from Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding a complaint from Civil Enforcement Officer regarding an incident on the 23rd October 2015 of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence No. 974.
The Civil Enforcement Officer, Neighbourhood Warden and DWH attended the meeting and all addressed the Committee.
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.
RESOLVED:
To suspend the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence held by DWH for a period 28 days, without immediate effect. DWH was given 21 days to surrender his licence.
DWH was advised of his right to appeal against the decision of the Committee.