The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) is scheduled to consider several licensing matters, including the ongoing suitability of private hire and joint drivers, as well as the grant of a Hackney Carriage and Joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver licence. The meeting will also address the minutes from the previous meeting and any apologies or declarations of interest.

Consideration of Driver Suitability and Licence Grants

A significant portion of the meeting is scheduled to be held in private to discuss matters relating to licensing. This includes the ongoing suitability of a private hire driver, as detailed in the public reports pack¹. Additionally, the sub-committee is set to consider the grant of a Hackney Carriage and Joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver licence. The reports pack also indicates a discussion regarding the ongoing suitability of a joint driver. These discussions are expected to involve reviewing information that is considered exempt or confidential under the Local Government Act 1972.