Minutes:
Councillor Nearney left the meeting.
The Chairman introduced the Licence Holder to the meeting and introductions took place.
Consideration was given to the report of the Licensing Team Leader 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 Team Leaders presented their reports and the Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions. Members were also given the opportunity to ask questions.
A representative from Durham Constabulary provided a statement on behalf of the Police. The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder addressed the Sub-Committee and responded to questions from Members. Members and Officers asked a number of questions.
The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to sum-up and the Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 5.25 pm.
After reconvening at 5.30 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committees decision.
Resolved:
That the Hackney Carriage Driver Licence be suspended for a period of 3 months.