Minutes:
The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his supporter to the meeting and introductions were made.
The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Adult Health Services to determine the ongoing suitability of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver (for copy of report, see file of minutes).
The Licensing Team Leader presented the report and Members and Officers were given the opportunity to ask questions. The Licence Holder was also given the opportunity to ask questions. The Licensing Enforcement Team Leader presented the Licensing Enforcement Team Committee Referral Report and Members and Officers were given the opportunity to ask questions. The Licence Holder was also given the opportunity to ask questions.
The Licence Holder was invited to address the Sub-Committee and respond to questions from Members and Officers. The Licence Holder responded to a number of questions from a representative from Durham Constabulary, who also gave a statement with regards to matters outlined in the report.
At 10.50 a.m. the Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private. After reconvening at 11.05 a.m. the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.
Resolved:
That the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence be revoked with immediate effect as the Licence Holder was not deemed to be a fit and proper person.