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Summary
The Taxi Licensing Committee of Plymouth Council met on Tuesday 18 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the revocation of a Hackney Carriage Driver's licence and the granting of a certificate of good conduct exemption. The committee also passed a resolution to exclude the press and public from part of the meeting due to the confidential nature of the discussions.
Review Status of Hackney Carriage Driver Licence
The committee reviewed the status of a Hackney Carriage Driver's licence following allegations against the driver. The review included a report from the Director of Public Health, statements from the driver, and an examination of the driver's history. The committee considered whether they would feel comfortable allowing a vulnerable person to be driven by this driver, ultimately deciding that they would not. Consequently, the committee agreed to revoke the driver's Hackney Carriage Driver's licence. However, they resolved to take no action against the Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence.
Number of Certificates of Good Conduct Exemptions Granted
The committee noted that one certificate of good conduct exemption had been granted. This exemption allows a driver to bypass certain standard requirements, typically due to exceptional circumstances.
Exempt Information
The committee agreed to pass a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from part of the meeting. This decision was made on the grounds that the discussions involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Confidential Minutes
The committee agreed the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2024 as a correct record. These minutes are not publicly available due to the sensitive nature of the information discussed.
For more details, you can refer to the Minutes of Previous Meeting and the Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 18-Jun-2024 10.00 Taxi Licensing Committee.
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