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.

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

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

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer regarding an application for a Probationary Private Hire Driver’s Licence following receipt of information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).

The Panel noted that the Applicant had requested an adjournment of the consideration of his application as he was on holiday and had only received notification of the Hearing 7 to 10 days prior to the date of meeting.  The Panel noted that, while it would have been helpful if the Applicant had provided documentary proof to show that he was on holiday and unable to attend, the application was for a Probationary Private Hire Driver’s Licence and there would be no risk to the public’s safety by adjourning the hearing to allow the Applicant to attend another hearing and put forward his case.

For these reasons the Panel therefore

RESOLVED:  That the Applicant’s request for an adjournment be AGREED.