The Licensing (Miscellaneous) Sub-Committee of North Lincolnshire Council met on 20 June 2024 to discuss several applications and reviews related to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licences. Decisions were made to renew, grant, and review licences based on the applicants' adherence to licensing conditions and their conduct.

Renewal of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence

The sub-committee considered an application for the renewal of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence. The applicant had accrued penalty points on their DVLA driving licence in September 2022 and March 2022 and failed to declare a medical condition upon diagnosis. The sub-committee emphasised that public safety was their paramount concern. They noted the applicant's honesty during the hearing and their understanding of the importance of adhering to licence conditions. The sub-committee decided to allow the licence to continue, issuing a formal warning to the licence holder about their conduct and the importance of maintaining a positive image of the taxi trade in North Lincolnshire.

Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence

An application for a Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence was reviewed. The applicant had not declared penalty points awarded to their DVLA driving licence in December 2019, which had since expired. The sub-committee considered the applicant's admission that the failure to declare was an error and their understanding of the importance of declaring all convictions. The sub-committee decided to grant the licence, considering the applicant to be a fit and proper person under section 51 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

Review of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence

The sub-committee reviewed a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence. The licence holder had accrued penalty points in December 2021, June 2022, and November 2023. The sub-committee considered the mitigating factors, including the installation of a speed limiter on the licence holder's vehicle. Despite the penalty points, the sub-committee decided to allow the licence to continue until its renewal, considering the licence holder to be a fit and proper person. They reminded the licence holder of the importance of adhering to the conditions attached to their licence and maintaining a positive image of the taxi trade in North Lincolnshire.

For more details, you can refer to the Minutes Public Pack 18042024 Licensing Miscellaneous Sub-Committee and the Hackney-Carriage-and-Private-Hire-Licensing-Policy-Nov-23-a.