Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Martin Smith.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

None.

Report of Head of Environment – Melvyn Cryer

The Head of Environment introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval of the proposed licensing fees for 2023/24 as shown at appendix 1 to the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the general licensing fees detailed at appendix 1 to the report to come into force on 1^st April 2023.

Report of Head of Environment – Melvyn Cryer

Consideration was given to a report of the Head of Environment, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval of the proposed increase of fees for taxi driver, operator and vehicle licences for 2023/24 as shown at appendix 1, subject to consideration of the one objection received by the council, detailed at appendix 2.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the fees for taxi driver, operators and vehicle licences as detailed at appendix 1 for 2023/24 with effect from 1 April 2023.

Consideration was given to a report of the Head of Environment, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, asking Members to make changes and amendments to the current Hackney Carriage Rates of Fares.

RESOLVED to:

1)     Not approve the proposed changes to the times in which a 25% surcharge will be applied between 23:00 and 06:00 hours, as set out in appendix A to the report.

2)     Members retain the current times the 25% surcharge apply – additional fare for each hiring commencing between 00:01 hours and 06:00 hour;

3)     Approve all the other proposed Rates of Fares detailed below

4)     Approve the Rates of Fares detailed above are advertised in accordance with Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Section 65 for a minimum period of 14 days.

5)     Approve that the Director. In consultation with the Chair of the Environment & Licensing Committee be authorised to agree the final Rates of Fares, after taking into account any comments received during the consultation period; and

6)     Members approve the final rates of Fares become effective from 1^st May 2023.

None.