Issue - meetings
Introduction of a Safeguarding Awareness session with test as part of the Private Hire /Hackney Carriage Drivers and Private Hire Operators Licensing Process
Meeting: 09/02/2016 - Environment and Licensing Committee (Item 314)
Report of Service Manager, Public Protection
Andy Callingham
Additional documents:
- Safeguarding taxi driver session Gedling, item 314
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- Introduction of Safeguarding Awarness Training EIA (2), item 314
PDF 128 KB
Minutes:
Consideration was given to the report by the Service Manager, Public Protection, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, to seek approval to introduce a Safeguarding Awareness session with test for Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Drivers and Private Hire Operators as part of the application and renewal process for Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Driver’s and Private Hire Operators licences (“driver’s licences”).
RESOLVED:
1. To consult on the introduction of the Gedling Borough Council Safeguarding Awareness session and test;
2. That the Corporate Director, in consultation with the Chair of Environment and Licensing Committee, be authorised to introduce the Safeguarding Awareness session with test after taking into account any comments received during the consultation period;
3. That all those submitting an application for a Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Driver’s licence and or an Operator’s Licence on or after 1st April 2016 be required to attend and pass the Gedling Borough Council Safeguarding Awareness session and pass the test as part of the application process;
4. That all those who currently hold a Gedling Borough Council Private Hire/Hackney Carriage driver’s licence and or an Operator’s Licence which is due for renewal on or after 1st July 2016 be required to pass the Gedling Borough Council Safeguarding Awareness session as part of the renewal application process;
5. That holders of Hackney Carriage Drivers Licence or Operators licence will be required to undertake refresher safeguarding training and test every 3 years either as part of the renewal process for holders of a 1 year licence, or at the first declaration stage for 3 year licence holders;
6. That the minimum pass rate for the Gedling Borough Council Safeguarding Test be set at 75%; and
7. That Officers report back to The Environment and Licensing Committee 12 months after the introduction of the Gedling Borough Council Safeguarding Awareness session and test to update Members as to its progress.