Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2025

Purpose: To adopt the proposed increase to the current fees and charges for hackney carriage and private hire licensing applications following a review of the financial position during 2024/2025 being reported to General Licensing Committee on 5th March.

Content: RESOLVED   1.    That Cabinet note the forecasted income deficit position of £23,700 at the end of 2024/ 2025 in relation to hackney carriage and private hire licensing. 2.    That Cabinet supports the proposal from General Licensing Committee in respect of points (i), (ii) and (iii) below and approve that a consultation exercise is undertaken in relation to:                                   i.      A further 10% increase to the fees and charges previously approved for 2025/ 2026 in relation to hackney carriage and private hire licensing as set out at Appendix 1;                                  ii.     Approval of new fees and charges in relation to hackney carriage and private hire licensing matters as set out at Appendix 2; and                                iii.     Should representations be received in connection with the consultation exercise, that these are reported back to Cabinet and General Licensing Committee for their consideration.