Agenda item

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Committee meeting held on 12 March 2016 and the Licensing Sub Committee meetings held on 3,13,18, 31 March and 15, 20, 21 and 29 April 2026.

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

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Licensing Committee held on 12 March 2026, and the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 3, 13, 18, 31 March and 15, 20, 21 and 29 April 2026, be signed by the Chair as an accurate record.

The Licensing and Trading Standards Manager referred to page 6, paragraph 5, of the Licensing Committee minutes dated 12 March, and provided an update on the query raised regarding the taxi licensing fee consultation process.

A query was raised about consulting on taxi licensing fees before committee review. While earlier consultation could save committee time where responses were supportive, it carried risks: reduced Member oversight, potential criticism due to limited awareness, possible need for re-consultation if proposals change, and less transparency. Following discussions with the Chair and Vice Chair outside of the meeting the current process would remain.