Consideration of Suitability of new Public Carriage Driver Licence in the Christchurch Zone
The Licensing Sub-Committee is asked to consider the suitability of a new Public Carriage Driver Licence application in the Christchurch Zone.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
This item was restricted by virtue of paragraph(s) 3 of Part 1, 2 and 7 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Exempt information – Categories 1 (information relating to any individual), 2 (information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual) and 7 (information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime).
Attendance:
From BCP Council:
Tania Jardim – Licensing Officer
Nananka Randle – Licensing Manager (observing)
Linda Cole – Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee
Michelle Cutler – Democratic Services Officer and Clerk to the Sub -Committee
The Applicant was also in attendance.
The Licensing Officer presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.
Councillors were asked to consider the suitability of a new Public Carriage Driver Licence in the Christchurch Zone.
The Sub-Committee RESOLVED to refuse the application for a Private Hire Vehicle Driving Licence in accordance with section 51(1) Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, because the Applicant was not found to be a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold such a licence.
In addition to the verbal submissions, the Sub-Committee took into consideration the written documents and information contained in agenda item 7; the Christchurch zone Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licences Council Policy and the Guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the hackney carriage & private hire trades, dated April 2018 produced by the Institute of Licensing (IOL)