Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - 21 August 2026

Here is a summary of the Miscellaneous Licensing Committee meeting held on 24 July 2026.

The Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received no declarations of interest. The first substantive item concerned an application for a Private Hire Vehicle that did not meet the Council’s policy specifications due to its side-facing rear seats. After viewing the vehicle and hearing from the applicant, the Committee resolved to refuse the application. Members determined that the seating arrangement did not comply with Condition 3.11 of the Council’s policy, which requires all seating to be forward or rear facing, and concluded that departing from the policy for this vehicle was not appropriate for passenger safety and comfort.

The Committee then considered an application for a Hackney Carriage vehicle (CV51) that initially did not meet policy specifications. The Licensing Team Manager reported that the applicant had since added weights to the seats, expanding them to comply with policy. After measuring the seats and confirming compliance, the Committee granted the application. Following this, the Committee voted to exclude the press and public to consider two exempt items involving individual licence determinations.

In the first exempt item, the Committee considered an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence for Applicant CD300, who was not in attendance despite prior adjournment and multiple contact attempts. The application was refused on the grounds that CD300 was not a fit and proper person. The decision was based on a conviction for failing to provide a specimen, which resulted in a 20-month driving disqualification in August 2023, falling well within the Council’s seven-year policy period. The Committee also noted the HR Safeguarding response that deemed CD300 unsuitable, and concluded they would not allow a person in their care to travel alone with this driver.

In the second exempt item, the Committee reviewed the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence for CD302, who was absent due to being on holiday. The Committee revoked the licence with immediate effect under Section 61(2B) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Members found that CD302 was not a fit and proper person based on the conduct and matters detailed in the report. Citing their overriding duty to public safety, the Committee determined that they would not allow a person in their care to travel alone with this driver and deemed immediate revocation proportionate.