Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mary Dooley, David Downes and Deborah Watson.

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 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 I 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 accept an application for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver.

The Environmental Health Team Manager – Licensing presented the report.

The Taxi Applicant Hearing Procedure was followed.

The Committee discussed a supplementary agenda that was circulated to them prior to the meeting, which included supporting information submitted by the applicant.

The applicant and the Environmental Health Team Manager – Licensing left the meeting whilst the Committee deliberated and returned for the announcement of the decision.

Moved by Councillor Rose Bowler and seconded by Councillor Andrew Joesbury.

RESOLVED that the Sub Committee –

Grants the licence.

(Environmental Health Team Manager – Licensing/Solicitor)

The meeting concluded at 1205 hours.