Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the applicant to the meeting and introductions were made.
Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director, Adult and Health Services which requested the Sub-Committee to consider and determine the application for the grant of a Private Hire Driver Licence (for copy see file of minutes).
The Licensing Team Leader presented the report to Members and the Licensing Enforcement Officer presented a statement. The Licence Holder and Members were given the opportunity to ask questions.
A representative for Durham Constabulary provided Members with information with regards to matters as outlined in the report. The Licence Holder and Members were given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions.
The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 2.20 pm and after reconvening at 2.25 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committees decision.
Resolved:
That the Private Hire Driver Licence be granted as the applicant was deemed to be a fit and proper person.