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).
The Licensing Team Leader advised the Sub-Committee that Members and the Licence Holder had been provided with additional information prior to the meeting.
A representative from Durham Constabulary provided background information in respect of the matters contained in the report and indicated that they had concerns regarding the Licence Holder continuing to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver Licence. The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions from Members. He provided the Sub-Committee with a copy of a reference from his employer for consideration.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 1.45 pm. After reconvening at 2.00 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holder’s Hackney Carriage Driver Licence be revoked.