The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) of County Durham Council met on Wednesday 15 July 2026. The meeting was scheduled to consider the ongoing suitability of several Hackney Carriage drivers and an applicant for a Private Hire Driver's licence.

Consideration of Hackney Carriage Driver Suitability

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider the ongoing suitability of two Hackney Carriage drivers. These discussions were part of the council's process for determining if drivers meet the required standards to continue holding their licences. The reports for these items were restricted, indicating that they contained information that could not be shared publicly. The sub-committee would have reviewed these cases in light of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy 2023-2027, with a specific focus on Euro Emissions Standards.

Consideration of Private Hire Driver Application

A separate item on the agenda involved the consideration of an application to be licensed as a Private Hire Driver. This application was scheduled to be reviewed following the revocation of the applicant's Private Hire Drivers' licence from another local authority. The sub-committee would have assessed the applicant's suitability based on the council's policies and any relevant information provided.

The meeting was scheduled to take place in Committee Room 2, County Hall, Durham. The full details of the reports pack can be found in the Public reports pack Wednesday 15-Jul-2026 13.30 General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee .pdf, and the agenda was available in the Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 15-Jul-2026 13.30 General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee 2.pdf.