Agenda and minutes

Councillor Douglas was elected as the Chairman for this Licensing Sub-Committee meeting.

No apologies for absence were submitted by Members.

Due to illness, Chris Millward, Enforcement Officer, was unable to attend the Licensing Sub-Committee.

No declarations of interest were received.

To resolve:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contains information relating to consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.

RESOLVED

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contains information relating to an individual, information that is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

To consider the evidence of a failed test purchase and the course of action to be taken.

The Licensing Sub-Committee received testimony from the Licensing and Compliance Officer and the dual private hire and hackney carriage driver. As a result of the evidence received the Licensing Sub-Committee determined the following.

RESOLVED

1)    That 21 points be added to the driver’s record.

2)    The dual private hire and hackney carriage driver’s license be suspend for up to two months. This suspension will end upon successful completion within that two months of the Melton Borough Council (MBC) Knowledge Test, Safeguarding Awareness Training and Disability Awareness Training (evidence must be provided to MBC’s Licensing Team).

3)    The Sub-Committee’s decision would act as a final warning in relation to failing to properly use the meter.