The Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 29 October 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be a review of a Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence. The committee will also consider excluding the press and public from part of the proceedings.

Review of Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence

A significant item scheduled for discussion is the review of a Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence, identified by the reference WD242. This review is being conducted under the provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The report pack indicates that the committee will consider information relating to an individual, which is why the press and public may be excluded from this part of the meeting. The documentation provided for this item spans pages 1 to 26 of the public reports pack¹.

The committee's procedure for conducting hearings is outlined in the agenda. This procedure includes steps such as the election of a chairman, introductions of committee members and officers, explanation of the procedure to parties involved, and the presentation of the Licensing Service's outline of the matter. The licence holder, or their representative, will have the opportunity to present their case and call witnesses. Following this, the Licensing Service and any outside bodies will be invited to add to the discussion. The chairman and members will then have the opportunity to ask questions to all parties. The licence holder will have the final submission and right of reply, after which the Sub Committee may seek to clarify points before retiring to obtain legal advice and make a decision.