Purpose

To consider the proposal for Hackney Carriage fare increase proposed by the trade.

Decision

The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council agrees the proposal to increase the fares, as set out in Table 2 of the report, along with the recommendation to delegate to the Lead for Regulatory Services to comply with the statutory process of publishing the proposal.

Reasons for the decision

(1)  Under Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 the Local Authority has the power to set fares for Hackney Carriages

(2)  Guidance advises that where the fares are set by the Local Authority, that Authority has a responsibility to review those fares to ensure they remain fair and reasonable

(3)  There has been a request from the Trade to increase the maximum fares which have been in place since 2023.

Alternative options considered

Alternative options considered are set out in the report.