Agenda and minutes

Apologies for the meeting were noted as above.  Councillor McLean was also absent.

To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note:  Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.

There were no disclosures of interests made.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 September 2020

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held 15 September 2020 were agreed as a correct record.

To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on issues relating to the responsibility of this Committee.

There were no statements made or questions asked.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report and drew the Committee’s attention to the changes proposed as a result of the adoption of the revised Policy, as set out in paragraph 12.1 of the report.

The Licensing Manager and Officer responded to Members’ questions.

RESOLVED:

1.            That the amended Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver’s Conditions at Appendix 1, the amended Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Conditions at Appendix 2 and the amended Private Hire Operator’s Licence Conditions at Appendix 3, be agreed and approved for consultation with the taxi and private hire trade.

2.            Where comments are received following consultation, that these are considered by Members at a future Licensing and Regulation Committee meeting. If no comments are received following consultation, that Members delegate to the Service Lead for Public Protection authority to implement the amended set of Conditions and to make any further amendments in keeping with the Policy.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 21 September 2020 be received and noted.