The Licensing and Appeals Sub Committee Hearing Panel of Manchester Council is scheduled to consider applications for new private hire driver licences. The panel will also address any urgent business and appeals from the public.

Applications for New Private Hire Driver Licences

The panel is scheduled to review reports concerning two applications for new private hire driver licences, identified as FK and UA. These reports have been prepared by the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing. The specific details of these applications are contained within restricted documents, with the panel being recommended to exclude the public from discussions relating to them due to the nature of the information. This exclusion is based on the Local Government Act 1972, where the public interest in maintaining exemption is considered to outweigh the public interest in disclosure.

The Licensing and Appeals Sub-Committee Hearing Panel is responsible for fulfilling the functions of the Licensing Authority concerning the licensing of taxi drivers, street traders, and sexual entertainment venues. Decisions made by the panel are under delegated authority and do not require referral to the full Council. The Chair of the panel is responsible for ensuring the proper conduct of business.

Further information regarding the meeting can be obtained from Committee Officer Callum Jones, who can be contacted by telephone on 0161 234 4940 or by email at callum.jones@manchester.gov.uk. The agenda for this meeting was issued on Friday, 12 June 2026, by the Governance and Scrutiny Support Unit of Manchester City Council.