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 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 provided members with copies of character references that the Licence Holder had provided, some of which had been verified.
The Licensing Enforcement Team Leader presented the enforcement report. Members and the Licence Holder and his Solicitor 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 provided members with details of motoring offences. Members and the Licence Holder and his Solicitor were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The meeting adjourned for five minutes to allow the Licence Holder to speak to his Solicitor.
The witness entered the meeting to give his statement. Members and 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. They also provided signed copies of some of the references.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 4.20 pm. After re-convening at 4.35 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holder’s Hackney Carriage Drivers Licence be revoked as he was not considered to be a fit and proper person.