Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his Employer 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 Hackney Carriage Driver (for copy see file of minutes).
The Licensing Enforcement Officer addressed the Sub-Committee with regard to the matters detailed in the report. Members and the Licence Holder were invited to ask questions of the Officer.
Durham Constabulary were unable to attend the meeting but had provided a statement which confirmed the matters detailed in the report. The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder and his Employer addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 11.40 am. After re-convening at 12.00 Noon the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved: That the Licence Holders Hackney Carriage Licence be revoked with immediate effect as he was not considered to be a fit and proper person.