To approve the minutes of the meetings held on 14 October 2015 and 18 November 2015. [Copy Minutes in Minute Book Volumes 42(4)] To note the minutes of the meetings held on 16 December 2015. (Copy Minutes herewith)
The Licensing Manager to submit a report requesting Members to consider the new fees for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers to reflect a 3 year licence as well as a phased introduction of a 3 year licence to coincide with a driver’s disclosure and barring check with effect from 1st April 2016. Amendments to hackney driver codes of practice and private hire driver terms and conditions will also need approval as they currently reflect 12 month licence duration. (Copy Report GD.11/16 herewith)
The Licensing Manager to submit a report requesting Members to consider the new fees to reflect a 5 year licence and to consider new suitability checks to be introduced for new and existing Operators at renewal time with effect from 1st April 2016. Amendments to Operator Conditions will also need approval as they currently reflect a12 month licence duration. (Copy Report GD.12/16 herewith)
This report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to any individual. The Licensing Manager to submit a report on a Private Hire Driver Application. (Copy Report GD.13/16 herewith)
Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers, etc to Democratic Services Officer: Rachel Rooney – 817039
OFFICERS: Assistant Solicitor Licensing Manager Licensing Officer