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Proposed General and Taxi Licensing Fees for 2016/17

Meeting: 09/02/2016 - Environment and Licensing Committee (Item 318)

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To approve a proposed increase to taxi licensing fees for 2016/17, subject to advertisement requirements being satisfied, and to approve an increase in general fees for 2016/17.

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Service Manager, Public Protection, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking approval of a proposed increase to taxi licensing and general fees for 2016/17.

 

RESOLVED to approve:

 

1.     The fees and charges for 2016/17 with effect from 1st April 2016;

 

2.     The fees for taxi operators and vehicle licences for 2016/17 for advertisement in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and that such fees automatically come into force if no objections are received within the statutory period; and

 

3.     The proposed fees for taxi driver’s licences detailed in Appendix 1 for 2016/17 for advertisement and that the Corporate 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.