Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were given by Councillor E. Holmes, Councillor J. Hurrell and Councillor J. Simpson.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

Councillor P. Faulkner declared a personal and pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 4.

To confirm  the minutes of the previous meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19^th March 2018 were confirmed and authorised to be signed by the chair.

Councillor P. Faulkner left the room.

The Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services to Submit as report on proposed revisions to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire policy, regarding special vehicle types to allow a Motor tricycle for escorted tours of the region.

The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services summarised the content of the report and appendices.

The Committee adjourned to view the vehicle at 18:35.

The Committee reconvened at 18:55.

The Chair asked if there were any questions or queries, to which a discussion ensued about various aspects of the particular vehicle. The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services clarified to the Members that this Committee were here to discuss the recommendation of the policy only, as written in 2:1 of the report and that there would remain the opportunity for conditions to be applied to an application(s) of this nature.

It was RESOLVED that the Licensing & Regulatory Committee note the proposed revisions to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy at Appendix A, and approve it for Public Consultation. This was a unanimous decision.

To consider any other items that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business to consider.