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Licensing and Appeals Board Panel Hearing, Licensing and Appeals Board - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 4.00 pm

December 18, 2024 View on council website
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Summary

The Licensing and Appeals Board of King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council will meet to discuss whether to revoke, suspend or modify the terms of a combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence. The meeting will be held in private after the committee votes to exclude members of the press and public.

Review of an existing Combined Driver's Licence

Councillors will be asked to consider a report from the council's Licensing Officer which recommends that they revoke a driver's licence. The report relates to an incident on 12 November 2024 in which the driver was arrested by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was requested to provide a specimen of breath at the Rose and Crown public house in South Wootton, but failed to provide a sample. They were subsequently charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Following interview the driver was charged with the offence of ‘Failing to provide a specimen for analysis’ contrary to Section 6(1) and (5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. He was bailed to attend King’s Lynn Magistrates Court on 17 December 2024 at 10am.

The driver is licensed by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to operate taxis and private hire vehicles. He was issued with his current licence on 1 July 2021. The report notes that all licensed drivers are considered “Fit and Proper” when their licence is first issued. The report goes on to say that:

When considering whether a person is a ‘fit and proper person’ to hold a licence the licensing authority should consider the protection of the public as paramount. This will involve the licensing authority in balancing this objective with the legitimate right of individuals to work and to enjoy their freedom of movement.

The report describes a number of possible outcomes, including modifying the conditions of the licence, suspending the licence, or revoking the licence. Councillors are advised that they may choose to take no action.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorBarry Ayres
CouncillorBarry Ayres  Local Conservatives •  Tilney, Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall Ward
James Arrandale
Craig Pease
Lauren Steele
Profile image for CouncillorBen Jones
CouncillorBen Jones  Member Champion - Youth •  Labour •  North Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorColin Rose
CouncillorColin Rose  Deputy Leader of the Progressive Group •  The Progressive Group •  Upwell and Delph Ward

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