Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence.

No declarations of interest.

To approve the Minutes of the meetings held on the 19July 2021 and the 3 August 2021.

The Minutes of the meetings held on 19 July 2021, and 3 August 2021, were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

On 1 September 2021, the Licensing and Regulatory Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application for a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Extension for a Skoda Octavia vehicle registration SP58 YVM

The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by way of the report and heard representations from the Applicant. In particular it noted that the vehicle’s MOT certificate (with one advisory) expires in September 2022. The Sub-Committee were informed that the vehicle passed its annual taxi inspection test (with one advisory) on 31 August 2021.

The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the vehicle was in a good and sound condition and that public safety would not be compromised by the granting of the licence sought.

Decision

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee granted the 12 month Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Extension as detailed in the report subject to the condition that the vehicle undergoes four monthly vehicle inspection tests due to the age of the vehicle and recorded mileage.

On 1 September 2021, the Licensing and Regulatory Sub-Committee was asked to consider an application for a small plate request for a Mercedes Vito vehicle registration TXI 484

The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by way of the report. In particular it noted that the vehicle is often hired by companies and individuals wanting a discreet service.

The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the vehicle was in a good and sound condition and that public safety and the Council’s licensing responsibilities would not be compromised by the granting of the small plate.

Decision

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee granted the request for a small plate as detailed in the report due to the nature of work that the vehicle will be used for.