The Licensing Committee of Kingston upon Hull Council was scheduled to consider guidance notes for taxi licensing and to review several applications for private hire driver's licences. The meeting was also scheduled to address any safeguarding issues that may have arisen.

Taxi Licensing Committee Guidance Notes

The committee was scheduled to note the Taxi Licensing Committee Guidance Notes. These notes are intended to assist applicants, licence holders, and committee members in understanding the process for considering applications and licence reviews. The primary role of the committee, as outlined in the guidance, is to determine if a driver is a fit and proper person to hold a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicle driver's licence, with a focus on protecting the public. The guidance details the procedures for hearings, the determination of applications and reviews, and provides extensive information on the relevance of convictions and cautions for various offences, including motoring, drug, and dishonesty offences. It also outlines the council's approach to safeguarding and the potential consequences for drivers who fall short of expected behaviours.

Grant of Private Hire Drivers Licences

The committee was scheduled to consider three separate applications for the grant of a Private Hire Drivers Licence. These items were listed as exempt from public disclosure due to containing information relating to individuals.

Safeguarding Issues

The committee was scheduled to address any safeguarding issues that may have arisen during the consideration of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences.