Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications.

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Committee meeting held on 11 December 2025 and the Licensing Sub Committee meetings held on 10, 16 December 2025 and 7 and 21 January and 18 February 2026.

Note: The exempt section of the minutes where relevant will also be appended as restricted documents.

To receive any public questions, statements or petitions submitted in accordance with the Constitution, which is available to view at the following link:

https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeID=151&Info=1&bcr=1

The deadline for the submission of a public question is midday 6 March 2026 [midday 3 clear working days before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a public statement is midday 11 March 2026 [midday the working day before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a petition is 26 February 2026 [10 working days before the meeting].

To consider the level of fees charged by BCP Council for the administration of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing regime.

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 allows local authorities to set the fees charged to recover the costs associated with the administration and compliance of licensing drivers of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles.

Any change to the fees for vehicles and Private Hire Operators is subject to a 28-day minimum consultation period

A request has been received by Mr David Lane on behalf of BCP taxi private hire association for amendments to the current Hackney Carriage Tariff.

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 allows the Council to fix the rates or fares within the district for time as well as distance.

Any change in the tariff will be reflected across all three current Hackney Carriage zones within BCP Council conurbation.

To consider, amend as required and agree the Forward Plan.