Report of the Chief Licensing Officer.
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*(NOTE: The report at item 5 in the above agenda is not available to the public and press because it contains exempt information described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended)) |
Minutes:
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4.1 |
The Chief Licensing Officer submitted details in respect of three cases relating to hackney carriage and private hire licensing. |
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4.2 |
The applicant in Case No. 21/16 attended the hearing with two representatives and they all addressed the Sub-Committee. |
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The applicant in Case No. 22/16 attended the hearing with a representative and they both addressed the Sub-Committee. |
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The applicant in Case No. 23/16 attended the hearing and addressed the Sub-Committee. |
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RESOLVED: That the cases now submitted be determined as follows:- |
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21/16 |
Application for a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licence |
In view of the offences and convictions now reported, (a) grant a licence for the normal term of 36 months, subject to the applicant undergoing a quarterly drugs test with a reputable practitioner and submitting the results to the Licensing Service for their records and (b) the applicant be issued with a written warning, that if he received any further convictions, his licence would be referred back to this Sub-Committee. |
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22/16 |
Application for a first Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence |
Grant a licence for the term of 12 months, as requested, subject to the applicant passing the required driving and knowledge tests. |
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23/16 |
Application to renew a Private Hire Vehicle Licence |
Grant a licence for a period of six months on the grounds that the Sub-Committee considers that there are exceptional circumstances in the case, specifically relating to the service history and excellent condition of the vehicle, to warrant a departure from the current policy relating to the age limit of vehicles. |