Agenda and minutes

Proposed by Councillor John Collier

Seconded by Councillor Gary Fuller and

Resolved:

That Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee is appointed Chairman for the meeting.

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

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

There were no declarations of interest.

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

paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act

1972 –

‘Information relating to any individual.’

Report DCL/21/39 considers whether a licence should be granted to a New Private Hire driver.

Proposed by Councillor Gary Fuller

Seconded by Councillor John Collier and

Resolved:

1.         To receive and note Report DCL/21/39.

2.         To grant a Private Hire driver’s licence subject to the applicant completing the Disability Awareness training for Taxi and Private Hire driver’s course and providing a certificate to that effect within 28 days of completing the course to the Council.

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

Report DCL/21/40 is a review of whether any action should be taken against a Hackney Carriage driver’s licence.

Proposed by Councillor John Collier

Seconded by Councillor Gary Fuller and

Resolved:

1.         To receive and note Report DCL/21/40.

2.         To not revoke the licence.

3.         To continue the renewal process subject to receiving at least 3 appropriate references in support of the applicant.

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