Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider and approve interim changes to the Council’s Taxi andPrivate Hire Vehicle Policy around taxi age limits, prior to a further review of the policy being undertaken later in the year.

Content: Resolved:   That: 1.           The removal of the planned introduction of 15-year maximum age requirement on renewal for existing licensed vehicles (Taxi and Private Hire) from April 2025 be approved.   2.           The Licensing Authority to undertake a full review of the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Policy be approved.