There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information

The Chairman moved, it was seconded and

RESOLVED:  That as public discussion would disclose exempt information, the following matters be considered in private.

The Panel is invited to consider what action should be taken in respect of a Private Hire Driver’s Licence.

(Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 1 – Information relating to an individual).

The Licensing and Appeals Committee, sitting as a Panel on the 6^th July 2022 was asked to consider whether any action was appropriate in respect of a Private Hire licence holder after the individual was arrested by Kent Police for domestic related offences.  The Panel had requested sight of the prosecution summary, updated DBS certificate and available medical evidence and in the meantime, suspended the licence for a further three months pending receipt of the requested information.

Following a check, the drivers DBS certificate showed a conviction for the offence of battery and the disposal of imprisonment for four weeks, costs and a victim surcharge.

The Panel was reconvened following a check of the updated DBS certificate, which showed a conviction for the offence of battery and the disposal of imprisonment for four weeks, costs and a victim surcharge.

In its deliberations the Panel took into account all the evidence put before them and the importance of public safety and found nothing to suggest that they should not adhere to the Council’s policies.

For this reason, the Panel

RESOLVED: That in respect of Case Number 007/2022, that the Private Hire Driver’s licence be revoked.