Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his supporter 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 and Private Hire Driver (for copy see file of Minutes).
The Licensing Team Leader reported that the Licence Holder had submitted a statement and a character reference. Both documents had been verified and were provided to Members.
The Licensing Enforcement Officer presented the enforcement report.
A representative from the Police was in attendance and provided Members with background information in respect of the matter detailed in the report and provided details of a motoring offence.
Members and the Licence Holder were given the opportunity to ask questions of the Officers.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 11.37am. After re-convening at 11.41am the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved:
That no action be taken as the Licence Holder was considered to be a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence.