Agenda item

The Roadworthiness and Continuation of a Hackney Carriage Vehicle

Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed the Licence Holder and his witness/supporter to the meeting and introductions were made.

 

The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Corporate Director of Adult and Health Services which requested Members to determine the ongoing suitability of a Hackney Carriage Proprietor and the Roadworthiness of a Hackney Carriage Vehicle (for copy of report, see file of minutes).

 

Members were advised that they only needed to consider the roadworthiness of the vehicle and not the suitability of the Hackney Carriage Proprietor.

 

The Licensing Team Leader presented the report and Members were given the opportunity to ask questions.  The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions. 

 

The Licensing Enforcement Team Leader presented the report and Members were given the opportunity to ask questions.  The Licence Holder was given the opportunity to ask questions. 

 

The Licence Holder was invited to address the Sub-Committee and responded to questions from Members and Officers.

 

The Sub-Committee retired to deliberate the application in private at 12.40 pm. After re-convening at 12.50 pm the Chairman delivered the Sub-Committee’s decision.

 

Resolved: That the Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence be subject to a 12 month written warning.