The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss several applications for taxi and private hire licenses. They decided to suspend two existing licenses for 14 days, refuse a new driver's license application, and defer a decision on another existing driver's license. The meeting was held in private due to the confidential nature of the information discussed, as it related to individuals' personal information.

Taxicab and Private Hire Driver Licences

The sub-committee convened to consider applications for taxicab and private hire driver licences where convictions had been revealed by the Disclosure Barring Service¹. The applicants were requested to attend the meeting.

CO.8250 - Application for Grant of New Driver's Licence

The sub-committee considered an application for the grant of a new driver's license and ultimately decided to refuse the application. The applicant addressed the sub-committee regarding their application. The reasons for refusal were set out in the officer's report, which was not made public.

CO.8253 - Consideration of Existing Driver's Licence

The sub-committee considered an existing driver's license, and resolved to suspend the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences for a period of 14 days. They also decided to issue a warning letter regarding future conduct. The driver was given permission to address the sub-committee regarding the matter. The reasons for the suspension were set out in the officer's report, which was not made public.

CO.8254 - Consideration of Application to Renew Private Hire Driver Licence

The sub-committee considered an existing driver's license, and resolved to suspend the Private Hire licence for a period of 14 days. They also decided to issue a warning letter in relation to future conduct. The driver was given permission to address the sub-committee regarding the matter. The reasons for the suspension were set out in the officer's report, which was not made public.

CO.8252 - Consideration of Existing Driver's Licence

The sub-committee resolved to defer this item to the next meeting of the sub-committee, which was to be held on 21 August 2025.

Exclusion of Press and Public

The sub-committee resolved that members of the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the items of business. This decision was made in accordance with subsection 4 of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972², because it was likely that exempt information would be disclosed. The information was defined in section 100(1) and paragraph 1 (information relating to any individual) of Section 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.