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 and Private Hire Driver (for copy see file of minutes).
The Licensing Team Leader circulated to Members a copy of a record of conversation between the Licence Holder and the Enforcement Officer.
A representative from Durham Constabulary provided background information in respect of the matters contained in the report. The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions from Members.
At this point Councillor T Nearney left the meeting.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 12.15. pm. After reconvening at 12.30 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holder’s Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver Licence be revoked.