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 Enforcement Team Leader presented the enforcement report. Members and the Licence Holder 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 and responded to questions. The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 2.55 pm. After re-convening at 3.00 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the suspension be lifted on the condition that the Licence Holder completed a CSE training course within 3 months.