Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Barnes.

Councillor Collis attended the meeting as a substitute for Councillor Ellis, who had given her apologies.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record subject to the following amendment:

Agenda Item 220 - The reference to “IM’s” on the first line of the resolution be replaced with “IF’s”.

None.

None.

To move that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ensuing report on the grounds that the report involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED:

That, the Members being satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the ensuing reports on the grounds that the report involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee considered a report from Corporate Director, Dave Wakelin, regarding an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence from PAC.

PAC attended the meeting, accompanied by his partner.

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 PACs application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence on the grounds that he is not a fit and proper person.

PAC was advised of his right to appeal against the decision of the Committee.

The Committee considered a report from Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence from SMP.

SMP attended the meeting.

In making its decision, the Committee applied the Council's approved Policy and Guidelines and took into consideration the circumstances of the event. 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 approve SMPs application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence.

The Committee considered a report from Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence from SAN.

SAN attended the meeting.

In making its decision, the Committee applied the Council's approved Policy and Guidelines and took into consideration the circumstances of the event. 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 approve SAN’s application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence.

The Committee considered a report from Corporate Director, David Wakelin, regarding a change of circumstances of a joint Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence from BJS.

BJS attended the meeting.

In making its decision, the Committee has applied the Council's approved Policy and Guidelines. On the basis of what it has heard, the Committee is satisfied on balance that exceptional circumstances exist which would warrant departure from this policy.

RESOLVED:

To suspend the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers Licence held by BJS for a period of 28 days, without immediate effect.

BJS was advised of his right to appeal against the decision of the Committee.