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RESOLVED: That the Committee
 

(1) Considered the
responses to the public consultation.
 

(2) Commented on the
Policy, attached as Appendix A, and delegated authority to the
Licensing and Community Safety Manager, in consultation with the
Chair of the Licensing and Regulation Committee, to make amendments
to the policy, as outlined at the meeting.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

 

(1) The existing policy
has worked well since its adoption with effect from 26 October
2020, following a public consultation on a
number of changes to policy.
 

(2) The adoption of a
policy ensures that applicants, licence holders, and the public
have a clear understanding of the licensing process and objectives;
it also ensures a consistent and transparent approach to
decision-making.
 

(3) Continued
efficiencies through smarter ways of working, supported by the
co-operation of the licence holders, has resulted in changes to the
policy that will improve the customer experience and make best use
of existing resources.
 

(4) Government has
published two new documents that local authorities must consider
when adopting its next policy, and they have been considered as
part of this consultation process.
 

(5) Early discussions
with the North Herts Taxi Drivers Association identified some
additional suggestions that were included in the policy published
for consultation.