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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.

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

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

The Panel gave consideration to a report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer regarding an application for a Probationary Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence.  The Panel was advised that the Applicant had held a Dual Driver’s Licence with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council since August 2011.  The Panel noted that the Applicant had disclosed a Caution for Common Assault (Criminal Justice Act 1988 S.39) dated 8 January 2012.  The Panel listened carefully to the representations made by the Applicant and his proposed mentor who had accompanied him at the hearing.  The Applicant confirmed that he understood the conditions applied to the probationary licence.  The Panel, therefore

RESOLVED:  That the Applicant be granted a Probationary Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence with Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.