Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 9th August, 2023 10.30 am

Venue: Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH

Contact: Democratic Services 

Items
No. Item

LSC1

Election of a Chair

Minutes:

Councillor Allnatt was elected as the Chair for this Licensing Sub Committee.

LSC2

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

LSC3

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 60 KB

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contains information relating to an individual and information that is likely to reveal the identity of an individual as well as information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

LSC4

HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE POLICY 2021 - ALLEGED BREACH

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

Additional documents:

Minutes:

On consideration of the evidence, the Licensing Officer’s report, the representation of the driver, relevant legislation, case law and policies the Sub-Committee made the following decision.

 

RESOLVED

 

To REVOKE the Driver’s Combined Private Hire and Hackney Drivers Licence with immediate effect in accordance with section 61(2B) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in the interests of public safety.

 

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