Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Applicant 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 Applicant to be licensed as a Private Hire Driver (for copy see file of minutes).
The Licensing Enforcement Officer was in attendance and outlined the Enforcement report. Members and the Applicant were given the opportunity to ask questions.
A representative from Durham Constabulary was in attendance and provided Members with background information in respect of the matters detailed in the report. Members and the Applicant were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Applicant addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 12.55 pm. After re-convening at 1.00 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Applicant be granted a Private Hire Driver’s Licence as he was considered to be a fit and proper person.