The Licensing Sub-Committee of North Somerset Council met on Tuesday 6 October 2026. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a report concerning a PHDL Grant application.

PHDL Grant Application

The committee was scheduled to consider a report from the Director of Healthy and Sustainable Communities regarding a PHDL Grant application, identified as Case 5 for the 2026-27 period. This item was designated as exempt from public disclosure. The report pack indicated that the Sub-Committee would be invited to pass resolutions to exclude the press, public, and certain officers from the meeting during the consideration of this item, citing the disclosure of exempt information under the Local Government Act 1972. It was also noted that members of the council not on the Sub-Committee might be invited to remain.

The report pack also outlined the procedure for hearings relating to applications for Hackney Carriage Drivers' Licences, Private Hire Drivers' Licences, Combined Drivers' Licences, and Operators' Licences. This procedure includes the introduction of the application by the Licensing Authority's representative, followed by questions from all parties. The applicant or their representative would then respond, with further questions. Parties would be invited to sum up before the Sub-Committee withdrew to deliberate and announce its decision. The Chairperson of the meeting was to have absolute control of the hearing, with their ruling being final. A Legal Advisor was also available to assist the Chairperson.