Minutes:
Consideration was given to the report of the Interim Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services which requested the Sub-Committee to consider and determine the ongoing suitability of the Licence Holder to continue to be licensed as a Hackney Carriage Driver (for copy see file of minutes).
Durham Constabulary were unable to attend the meeting but had provided a statement which confirmed any information held on their records and Police National Computer. Members and the Licence Holder were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licensing Enforcement Officer was in attendance. Members and the Licence Holder were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 3.15 pm. After re-convening at 3.35 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holder’s Hackney Carriage Licence be suspended for 2 months and he be issued with a written warning for a 12 month period.