The Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 29 July 2026. The meeting's agenda included the consideration of two applications for the renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences.

Applications for Renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider two separate applications for the renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences. These applications were detailed in the public reports pack, which contained exempt information relating to individuals. The agenda indicated that the press and public might be excluded from these discussions to protect personal information, in accordance with Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The first application was detailed on pages 5 to 20 of the public reports pack, and the second application was covered on pages 21 to 36. The specific details of these applications, including any reasons for potential refusal or conditions attached to renewal, were not made public. The sub-committee members present were Councillor Nigel Berrill, Councillor Peter York (Vice-Chairman of the Council), and Councillor Joanne Blythe (Leader of the Restore Britain Group).¹