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 of the Sub-Committee informed all present that the applicant had advised he was not going to attend the hearing but was aware that it would proceed in his absence.

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

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

The Licensing Officer provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee during which she stated it was for the Sub-Committee to decide whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver’s licence.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 7.17pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

The meeting reconvened at 7.22pm.

RESOLVED:

To refuse the Hackney Carriage Driver’s licence.