Agenda and minutes

Apologies of absence were given by Councillor J. Hurrell and Councillor P. Baguley.

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

Councillor P. Faulkner declared a financial interest in agenda item 4 and 5.

Councillor P. Faulkner left the room.  

To confirm  the minutes of the previous meeting.

Members highlighted the paragraph of the previous minutes about the age limit and that there was a consensus about this at the last meeting and clarification of unaccompanied children because of height. The Principal Solicitor reassured Members that the policies would be being looked at in the near future and asked if they were happy for it to be taken as an officer action.

Councillor J. Wyatt proposed, Councillor A. Freer-Jones Seconded, the vote was unanimous except Councillor J. Simpson whom did not vote as had not attended the previous meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on 10^th September 2018 were confirmed and authorised to be signed by the chair.

The Assistant Director for Planning and Regulatory Services to submit a report to present to the Committee a request made by the Hackney Carriage drivers within Melton to consider an increase in the tariff charges.

Members asked the Licensing and Compliance Officer about the existing Tariff and the percentages and asked if these can be provided before a decision made. A member queried the report in which it mentioned LE13 postcode defining the town and that this was in fact incorrect.

The Licensing and Compliance Officer mentioned that the LE13 was referenced in the letter received by the Trade and did not want to restrict it to the town.

A Member suggested that they would be willing to meet at an extraordinary meeting before the next Licensing & Regulatory Committee.

Another member suggest changing the district LE13 charging.

Councillor A. Freer-Jones proposed that the item be deferred. Councillor P. Cumbers seconded. The vote was unanimous.

To consider any other items that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business considered.