The Licensing Enforcement Sub-Committee of Leicester Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the determination of continued entitlement for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences.

Determination of Continued Entitlement of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence

The Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider reports concerning the continued entitlement of individuals to hold Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences. These reports, submitted by the Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services, are restricted and will be considered in a private session. This means that the press and public will be excluded from these discussions due to the likely disclosure of 'exempt' information. The reasons for this exclusion are detailed under Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, which covers information relating to individuals, their identities, financial or business affairs, and actions related to the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of crime.

The agenda indicates that two separate reports, Appendix B and Appendix C, will be presented for this purpose. Appendix B is restricted under paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. Appendix C is restricted under paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the same legislation. The Sub-Committee will be advised by a Legal Adviser on relevant issues before making any decisions. The outcome of these determinations will be made public within five working days of the meeting.

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 16 December 2025, are also scheduled for confirmation. During that meeting, a driver was allowed to retain their licence and was issued a warning. Another driver's application was adjourned to this upcoming meeting on 27 January 2026.

The meeting will take place in Meeting Room G.02, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ, commencing at 10:00 am. Members of the Sub-Committee attending include Councillor Stephen Bonham, Councillor Scott Kennedy-Lount, and Councillor Karen Pickering.