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).
Members and the Licence Holder and his Solicitor were provided with details of a further complaint that had recently been received.
The Licensing Enforcement Officer presented the enforcement report and showed members the video footage referred to in the report. Members heard from three witnesses. Members and the Licence Holder and his Solicitor were given the opportunity to ask questions. The witnesses left the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6.30 pm and re-convened at 10.00 am on 22 March 2016.
The Licensing Enforcement Officer continued to present her report and showed Members further footage which was referred to in the 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 responded to questions. 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.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 11.50 am. After re-convening at 12.05 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.