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 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 on Thursday 16 October 2025 [midday 3 clear working days before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a public statement is midday on Tuesday 21 October 2025 [midday the working day before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a petition is Wednesday 8 October 2025 [10 working days before the meeting].

This report presents the updated policy proposals concerning the Council’s taxi and private hire licences and the findings of the public consultation that was carried out between 3 March 2025 and the 28 April 2025.

The current policies were adopted in June 2021, following the establishment of BCP Council. These policies are divided into three distinct areas: driver, vehicle, and operator licensing.

Since their implementation, there have been updates issued by the Department for Transport to statutory standards and best practice guidance as well as legislative changes. 

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