Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from E Giles and Jalil.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

“That the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting. This is to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation)Order 2006 relating to any

individual”.

Resolved that the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting. This is to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation)Order 2006 relating to any individual.

Members considered the application for a review of the Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr M A.

Mr M A and his legal representative were present at the hearing.

The Sub Committee took advice from its legal advisor before adjourning to make a decision on the application.

Resolved that the licence in respect of Mr M A be suspended for 42 days and a severe warning.

In making the decision the Committee had regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Council Policy and Guidelines, relevant case law and the Human Rights Act 1998.

Members considered the application of the review for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Z A.

Mr Z A was not present at the hearing.

The Sub Committee took advice from its legal advisor before adjourning to make a decision on the application.

Resolved that consideration of the Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Z A be deferred to a future meeting.

In making the decision the Committee had regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Council Policy and Guidelines, relevant case law and the Human Rights Act 1998.

Members considered the application for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr J K.

Mr J K was present at the hearing to answer questions from the Sub Committee.

The Sub Committee took advice from its legal advisor before adjourning to make a decision on the application.

Resolved that the Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr J K be granted with a severe warning not to commit future offences.

In making the decision the Committee had regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Council Policy and Guidelines, relevant case law and the Human Rights Act 1998.

Members considered the application for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr J K.

Mr J K and his legal representative were in attendance at the hearing to answer questions from the Sub Committee.

The Sub Committee took advice from its legal advisor before adjourning to make a decision on the application.

Resolved that the Private Hire Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr J K be refused.

In making the decision the Committee had regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Council Policy and Guidelines, relevant case law and the Human Rights Act 1998.

The Sub Committee considered the application for Mr S S.

                  Mr S S was present to respond to questions from Members.

Resolved that the Private Hire Driver’s licence in respect of Mr S S be refused.

In making the decision the Committee had regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Council Policy and Guidelines, relevant case law and the Human Rights Act 1

The applicant was advised of his has a right of appeal.