Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder to the meeting and introductions were made.
Consideration was given to the report of the Interim 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 Officer presented the enforcement report and responded to questions.
A representative from Durham Constabulary was in attendance and provided Members with background information in respect of the matters detailed in the report. The Officer also advised of two further incidents in relation to the Licence Holder. It was not possible to verify the last motoring offence.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
At 1.54pm the Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private. After re-convening at 2.00pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved:
That the Licence Holder’s Hackney Carriage Driver Licence be revoked as he was not considered to be a fit and proper person.