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 ongoing suitability of the Licence Holder to continue to be licensed as a Private Hire Driver and Private Hire Operator (for copy see file of minutes).
A representative from Durham Constabulary was in attendance and confirmed that the Licence Holder had no previous convictions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 10.20 am. After re-convening at 10.35 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holders Private Hire Driver and Private Hire Operators licence be suspended for 12 months but the suspension be suspended for 12 months.