To receive additional items that the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency, in accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There were no items of urgent business.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Chair asked all parties if they had any requests, and it was noted that there were no requests

The Licensing Officer introduced the report as outlined within the agenda on pages 5 to 16.

Members and the applicant were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer. 

The applicant was then provided with the opportunity to present her case.

Members and the Licensing Officer were given an opportunity to ask questions to the applicant.

The Chair enquired if there were any further questions for applicant, before moving on to closing summaries.

The Licensing Officer provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee during which she stated the Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire Driver’s Licence.

The applicant was asked to present a summary of her case to Members; during which she apologised to the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 7.22pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

The meeting reconvened at 7.42pm.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee agree to grant the Private Hire Driver’s Licence

The Chair asked all parties if they had any requests, and it was noted that there were no requests. The Chair advised that the applicant had confirmed he was not going to attend the hearing and continued in his absence.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report as outlined within the agenda on pages 17 to 40.

Members were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer. 

The Chair enquired if there were any further questions, before moving on to closing summaries.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 7.51pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

The meeting reconvened at 7.53pm.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee agree to revoke the Private Hire Driver’s Licence

The Chair asked all parties if they had any requests, and it was noted that there were no requests. The Chair advised that the applicant had confirmed he was not going to attend the hearing and continued in his absence.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report as outlined within the agenda on pages 41 to 62.

Members and were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer.  There were none.

The Chair enquired if there were any further questions, before moving on to closing summaries.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 7.58pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

The meeting reconvened at 8.00pm.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee agree to revoke the Private Hire Driver’s Licence.