Consideration of the suitability of an individual to become a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver
An application has been received for a new Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire driver’s licence in the Christchurch zone.
The Licensing Sub Committee is required to determine whether the applicant is considered a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold such a licence.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
This item was restricted by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Exempt information – Categories 1 (information relating to any individual) and 2 (information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual).
Attendance:
From BCP Council:
Trudi Barlow – Licensing Officer
Johanne McNamara – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee
Jill Holyoake – Democratic Services Clerk to the Sub-Committee
The Applicant and his representative were also present.
The Chair made introductions and explained the procedure for the hearing which was agreed by all parties.
The Licensing Officer presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'B' to these Minutes in the Minute Book. The Sub Committee was asked to consider whether the applicant was considered a ‘fit and proper person’ to hold a Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire driver’s licence.
The applicant and his representative addressed the Sub Committee to explain in more detail the circumstances of his case and why he should be permitted to proceed with his application.
The Sub Committee asked various questions of the applicant and his representative. All parties had the opportunity to ask questions. All parties were invited to sum up before the Sub Committee retired to make its decision. Before concluding the hearing the Legal Advisor advised all parties of the right of appeal.
RESOLVED:- That the Sub-Committee is satisfied that the applicant named in the report is considered to meet the fit and proper person criteria to continue with his application to become a licensed Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire Driver’s Licence in the Christchurch Zone, in accordance with Section 51 and 59 of Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
Voting – Unanimous