The Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee of Tendring Council was scheduled to consider several applications and reviews relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver and vehicle licences. The meeting's agenda included discussions on licence renewals, reviews following operational concerns, and a request to uphold a decision to revoke a driver's licence.

Application for Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence Renewal

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to review an application for the renewal of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence. The report pack indicated that the applicant's DVLA driving licence had been endorsed with six penalty points for two separate speeding offences and that the applicant had failed to notify the Licensing Authority of these. The purpose of this agenda item was to determine if the individual remained a fit and proper person to hold such a licence.

Review of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver and Vehicle Licences

A review of both a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence and a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence was scheduled for discussion. This review was prompted by concerns that a vehicle had been operated as a Hackney Carriage without the necessary authorisation.

Request to Uphold Decision to Revoke Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence

The Sub-Committee was also set to consider a request to uphold a decision to revoke a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence. The grounds for this potential revocation were the licence holder's failure to provide evidence of medical fitness to act as a licensed driver.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1SE.