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Refuse Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence for applicant WD221

The council decided not to grant WD221 a taxi or rideshare licence because they have a recent violent conviction, and the rules prohibit issuing a licence within ten years of such a conviction.

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee·2026-03-06·Carried

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Description

Following a hearing and review of the applicant’s fitness and propriety, the Committee resolved to refuse the licence for WD221, citing a recent violent offence and guidance that a licence cannot be granted within ten years of such a conviction.

Individual Votes

No individual votes recorded.

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