Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Maxine Dixon and Councillor David Downes (Portfolio Holder - Leisure and Tourism).

To note any urgent items of business which the Chairman has consented to being considered under the provisions of Section 100(B) 4(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There was no urgent business to be considered at the meeting.

Members should declare the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and Non Statutory Interest as defined by the Members’ Code of Conduct in respect of:

a)  any business on the agenda

b)  any urgent additional items to be considered

c)  any matters arising out of those items

and if appropriate, withdraw from the meeting at the relevant time.

There were no declarations made at the meeting.

To consider the minutes of the General Licensing Sub Committee meeting held on 14^th October 2021.

Moved by Councillor Ray Heffer and seconded by Councillor Andrew Joesbury.

RESOLVED that the minutes of a meeting of the General Licensing Sub Committee held on 14^th October 2021 be approved as a true and correct record.

To move:-

“That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following items of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1, Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006)”.

Moved by Councillor Ray Heffer and seconded by Councillor Andrew Joesbury.

RESOLVED that the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following item of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1, Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

The applicant attended the meeting for Committee to determine whether or not to grant an application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

The Licensing and Enforcement Officer presented the report.

The Taxi Applicant Hearing Procedure was followed.

The officers present informed the General Licensing Sub Committee that a letter from the DVLA to the applicant about a speeding offence had been sent to the incorrect address. The Members on the hearing panel requested that a letter be sent from the Chair to the DVLA expressing their disappointment that the DVLA sent this letter to the incorrect location.

The applicant, the Environmental Health Team Manager – Licensing, the Licensing and Enforcement Officer, Councillor Rose Bowler and Councillor Dan Salt left the meeting whilst the Committee deliberated and returned for the announcement of the decision.

Moved by Councillor Mary Dooley and seconded by Councillor Andrew Joesbury.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee –

1. Grants the licence.

 (Environmental Health Team Manager – Licensing/Licensing and Enforcement Officer/ Solicitor)

The meeting concluded at 10:40 hours.