Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his representative to the meeting and introductions were made.
Consideration was given to the report of the report of the Licensing Team Leader 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 were informed that the Licence Holder had provided six character references, three of which had been verified.
The Licensing Enforcement Officer presented the enforcement report and responded to questions.
On behalf of the Police the Licensing Team Leader read out a statement which provided Members with background information in respect of the incident referred to in the report, and details of other offences.
The Licence Holder and his representative addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 11.45am. After re-convening at 12 noon 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.