Agenda and draft minutes

Proposal that a Member of the Sub-Committee be elected Chairman.

It was moved by Councillor Graham Elliott, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That Councillor Steve Wain be elected as Chairman of the Committee.

Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any interests they may have in subsequent agenda items in accordance with the District Council’s Code of Conduct. Those interests are matters that relate to money or that which can be valued in money, affecting the Member, her/his partner, extended family and close friends. Interests that become apparent at a later stage in the proceedings may be declared at the time.

There were no declarations of interest.

At this point the Committee will consider excluding the public and press in order to At this point the Committee will consider excluding the public and press in order to consider its decision in private in accordance with the Hearing procedure.

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Graham Elliott and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Section 100(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press be excluded because it is likely that the nature of the business to be transacted would result in exempt information being disclosed.

At this point the Sub-Committee excluded the public and press because in determining the Licence, Members would need to consider personal information relating to the Licence Applicant.

To determine whether the holder of a Combined Taxi/Private Hire Driver Licence, issued by the District Council, continues to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence.

It was reported that, in accordance with the Council’s Licensing procedures, the Applicant for a Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence had been referred to the Licensing and Appeals Sub-Committee in accordance with the Council’s current Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy due to the number of points currently held on their driving licence.

The Licensing Manager explained the circumstances of the Applicant’s referral to the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee and the Applicant were given an opportunity to question the Licensing Manager.

The Applicant then presented their case.

The Sub-Committee and the Licensing Manager were given an opportunity to question the Licence Applicant.

The Sub-Committee confirmed they had enough information to determine the matter.

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Graham Elliott and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That having considered all the evidence put before it, the Sub-Committee has determined that the Applicant is fit and proper to be granted a 3 year licence to drive a Private Hire Vehicle

Reason for Decision

The Sub-Committee accepted the explanation of how the points were obtained and the reasons why the Council were not alerted when the points were received.