Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder to the meeting and introductions were made.
Consideration was given to the report of the 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).
A representative from Durham Constabulary provided background information in respect of the matters detailed in the report and indicated that they had concerns but no objections to the continuation of the Hackney Carriage Driver Licence.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions from Members.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 3.35 pm. After reconvening at 3.40 pm, the Chair delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved:
That the Licence Holder be granted a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence but he be issued with a written warning for a 6 month period.