Agenda and minutes

Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee was elected Chairman for the meeting.

Members of the Council should declare any interests which fall under the following categories:

a)       disclosable pecuniary interests (DPI)

b)       other significant interests (OSI)

c)       voluntary announcements of other interests

Tim Hixon, Legal Specialist gave a voluntary announcement in respect that he is known to the owner of Premier Taxis. He remained in the meeting during the discussions.

To exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that

it is likely to disclose exempt information, as defined in paragraphs 1

of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 –

“Information relating to any individual”.

Proposed by Councillor John Collier

Seconded by Councillor Jim Martin and

Resolved: To exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that it is likely to disclose exempt information, as defined in paragraphs 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 –

 “Information relating to any individual”.

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

Report DCL/20/04 considers whether a Private Hire Driver licence should be granted.

Proposed by Councillor John Collier

Seconded by Councillor Jim Martin and

Resolved: To refuse the application for a new Private Hire driver licence on the grounds that the sub-committee did not feel confident enough based on the information they had in front of them to determine that the applicant was a fit and proper person to be granted a Private Hire driver licence.

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