Application for a Joint Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver's Licence - (WA)
Report of Corporate Director - David
Wakelin
Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report by Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence from WA.
WA attended the meeting, along with a friend and both 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 refuse WA’s application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence on the grounds that he is not considered to be a fit and proper person.
WA was advised of his right to appeal against the decision of the Committee.