Agenda and minutes

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

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED

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

To consider the evidence of a potential breach of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy and the course of action to be taken

The Licensing Sub-Committee received testimony from the Licensing and Compliance Officer. The Licensed Driver was not present. As a result of the evidence received the Licensing Sub-Committee made their determination.

RESOLVED

The Licensing Sub-Committee determined

(1)  The sub committee noted their disappointment that the Licensed Driver did not attend the hearing to give their representation in person. The decision was taken to proceed in their absence on the basis that it was confirmed that the driver had received the paperwork and notification of the time and date of the hearing;

(2)  On consideration of the evidence, the Licensing and Compliance Officer’s report, the relevant legislation, case law and policies the sub committee took the decision to revoke the driver’s Combined Private Hire and Hackney Drivers’ Licence.

There was a right of appeal in respect of this decision which must be made to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days.