Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his Solicitor 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 renewal application 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 Enforcement Team Leader presented the enforcement report and Members heard from the witness, S Lawrence who then entered the meeting. The Licence Holder and his Solicitor were given the opportunity to ask questions. S Lawrence left the meeting.
On behalf of the Police, the Licensing Team Leader provided background information on the matters detailed in the report. The Licence Holder and his Solicitor were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder and his Solicitor addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 11.10 am. After reconvening at 11.30 am the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the application to renew the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence be refused as he was not considered to be a fit and proper person.