Agenda and minutes

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b)         other significant interests (OSI)

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There were no declarations of interest.

Report DCL/17/33 considers whether an application for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence should be granted.  

Report DCL/17/33 considers whether an application for a Private Hire

Driver’s Licence should be granted.

The Licensing Officer presented the application to the members of the Sub-Committee, together with legislation in respect of Common Assault and the Local Government Association guidance on the fit and proper test to be considered for this application.

The applicant Mr Andrew Burnett presented his case for applying for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence.

The Committee asked a number of questions and then went into closed session to make their decision. The determination is attached to these minutes for information.

Proposed by Councillor Michael Lyons

Seconded by Councillor Philip Martin and

Resolved:

1.         To receive and note Report DCL/17/33.

2.         To grant Mr Andrew Burnett a Private Hire Driver’s Licence, subject to each of the following:

It is a condition of this licence that Mr Burnett shall give up all other work and will be under the exclusive supervision of the operator, Mr John Palmer of Channel Cars for not less than 1 year.

It is a condition of this licence that Mr Burnett will remain exclusively with Channel Cars for not less than 1 year.

(Voting: For 3; Against 0; Abstentions 0)