Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of membership of Councillors G Hodson and J Witter, and the appointment of Councillors A Yates and T Blane for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the political groups.

Note:  No other business is permitted unless, by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items of business.

Party Whips are not to be used by this Committee in respect of functions concerning the determination of new Licence Applications, Revocations and Appeals.  When considering any other matter which relates to a decision of the Cabinet or the performance of any Member of the Cabinet, in accordance with Regulatory Committee Procedure Rule 9, Members must declare the existence of any Party Whip and the nature of it, before the commencement of the Committee’s deliberations on the matter.

There were no declarations of Party Whip.

If a Member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Borough Solicitor in advance of the meeting.  (For the assistance of members a checklist for use in considering their position on any particular item is included at the end of the agenda sheet).

There were no declarations of interest.

There are no minutes to receive.

There were no minutes to receive.

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2019.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2019 be received as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.  

It is recommended that members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 2 (identity of an individual) and Paragraph 7 (Criminal Matters) of part 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act and as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption under schedule 12A, outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

RESOLVED    That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 2 (Identity of an individual) and Paragraph 7 (Criminal Matters) part 1 of Schedule 12A outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

(Identity of an individual/criminal matters – paragraphs 2 & 7)

Members were asked to consider an application for a Private Hire Driver Licence Number WK/000254111, having regard to the content of the Statutory Declaration that accompanied the Application Form and any other relevant information.

The Applicant attended the meeting and was interviewed by the Committee, during which time he was advised of his right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court if he was aggrieved by the decision.

RESOLVED: That Private Hire Driver Licence Number WK/000254111 be GRANTED

(Note: The Officers from the Place and Community Services left the meeting as Members considered their decision in this case)

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

(Identity of an individual/criminal matters – paragraphs 2 & 7)

Members were asked to consider an application for a Private Hire Driver Licence Number WK/000254079, having regard to the content of the Statutory Declaration that accompanied the Application Form and any other relevant information.

The Applicant attended the meeting and was interviewed by the Committee, during which time he was advised of his right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court if he was aggrieved by the decision.

RESOLVED: That Private Hire Driver Licence Number WK/000254079 be DEFFERED ONE CYCLE.

(Note: The Officers from Place and Community Services left the meeting as Members considered their decision in this case)

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

(Identity of an individual/criminal matters – paragraphs 2 & 7)

Members were asked to consider an existing Private Hire Driver Licence Number LN/000007560, having regard to offences recorded against the Driver

The Applicant attended the meeting and was interviewed by the Committee, during which time he was advised of his right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court if he was aggrieved by the decision.

RESOLVED: That Private Hire Driver Licence Number LN/000007560 continue and that a warning letter be issued regarding future conduct.

(Note: The Officers from Place and Community Services left the meeting as Members considered their decision in this case. Councillor O'Neil left the meeting at the conclusion of this item)

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

(Identity of an individual/criminal matters – paragraphs 2 & 7)

Members were asked to consider an existing Private Hire Driver Licence Number LN/000005202, having regard to offences recorded against the Driver

The Applicant attended the meeting and was interviewed by the Committee, during which time he was advised of his right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court if he was aggrieved by the decision.

RESOLVED: That Private Hire Driver Licence Number LN/000005202 continue and that a warning letter be issued regarding keeping the Private Hire Vehicle plate affixed to the vehicle at all times.

(Note: The Officers from Place and Community Services left the meeting as Members considered their decision in this case)