The Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 6 January 2025 to consider applications for private hire driver's licences. The committee resolved to grant all applications that were considered, with decisions detailed in exempt notices.

Applications for Private Hire Driver's Licences

The committee considered several applications for both new and renewed private hire driver's licences. All applications were discussed in private session, with decisions made as detailed in exempt decision notices. The specific details of each application and the reasons for the committee's decisions remain confidential.

The following applications were considered:

• Application for grant of a NEW Private Hire Driver's Licence (Agenda Item 4)
• Application for grant of a NEW Private Hire Driver's Licence (Agenda Item 5)
• Application for RENEWAL of a Private Hire Driver's Licence (Agenda Item 6)
• Application for grant of a NEW Private Hire Driver's Licence (Agenda Item 7)
• Application for grant of a NEW Private Hire Driver's Licence (Agenda Item 8)

The meeting was attended by Councillor Mike Warren, Councillor Sally Beardsworth, and Councillor Rosie Humphreys. Michael Sands, Licensing Enforcement Officer, James Chadwick, Principal Lawyer, and Ed Bostock, Democratic Services Officer, were also present. Councillor Mike Warren was appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee Hearing. No declarations of interest were advised. The press and public were excluded from the meeting for the consideration of all agenda items due to the likely disclosure of exempt information relating to individuals, as permitted under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972¹.