Agenda and minutes

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.

(Reasons: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 1 – Information relating to an individual)

The Panel is invited to consider whether any action should be taken in respect of a Private Hire Drivers Licence.

(Reasons: LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraph 1 and 2 – Information relating to an individual and information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.)

The Licensing and Appeals Committee, sitting as a Panel, considered  whether the licensing authority should take any action against a Private Hire Driver’s licence holder following receipt of a complaint  that  five passengers had been carried when the vehicle was only licensed to carry four.

Due regard was given to the explanation and apology of the driver in respect of the circumstances.  The Panel accepted this version of events and were satisfied that the apology was genuine.

Nonetheless the Panel made it clear that an offence had been committed contrary to s.40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 which carried a maximum penalty of £2500.

RESOLVED:  That in respect of Case Number 006/2025that the Private Hire Drivers licence be suspended for a period of one week.