Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his Supporter to the meeting and introductions were made.
Consideration was given to the report of the Interim Corporate Director Neighbourhood Services which requested the Sub-Committee to consider and determine the suitability of the Licence Holder to continue to be licensed as a Hackney Carriage Driver (for copy see file of minutes).
The Licensing Enforcement Officer was in attendance and outlined the Enforcement report. Members and the Licence Holder were given the opportunity to ask questions.
Representatives from Durham Constabulary were in attendance and provided Members with background information in respect of the matters detailed in the report. 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 12.25 pm. After re-convening at 12.35 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holder’s suspension be activated for a 2 month period.