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.