The General Licensing Committee of Stockton-on-Tees Council was scheduled to consider applications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver licences. Two specific applications were listed on the agenda for review.

Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Application - 001106

The committee was scheduled to consider an application from Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver - 001106. The report pack indicated that this item related to the driver's continued fitness to hold a licence, following an incident where the driver was alleged to have filmed a police incident involving a female, which was also captured on Stockton Council's Public Space CCTV. The report pack detailed extensive correspondence between the driver's representative and licensing officers, as well as witness statements from a police officer and a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). The report pack also included information about previous interactions between the driver and PCSO Howe, which were described as aggressive or disruptive to police activity.

Hackney Carriage Driver Application - 001173

The committee was scheduled to review an application for a Hackney Carriage Driver licence from applicant 001173. This applicant had previously had their licence revoked by the authority due to an alleged offence of 'Sexual assault'. The report pack indicated that the applicant had attended the meeting and was given the opportunity to make representations. The applicant explained that the allegation was unfounded and that the police had not proceeded with the case. The applicant also stated they had been a driver for over 20 years with a good record prior to the incident. The report pack detailed that the committee had considered the information presented and listened to the applicant and licensing officers. Concerns about inconsistencies meant that the committee was not able to determine at that time if the applicant was a fit and proper person.

The meeting was also scheduled to approve and sign the minutes of previous meetings held on 9 June 2026 and 28 July 2026. The agenda also included standard procedures such as the evacuation procedure, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest.