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General Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am

October 14, 2025 View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Summary

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the General Licensing Committee meeting. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. According to the agenda, the committee will be discussing hackney carriage and private hire licences.

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences

The General Licensing Committee will be considering a report from the Licensing Officer regarding a schedule of applications and licences for hackney carriage1 and private hire licences2. The agenda notes that this is an exempt item, meaning that the press and public may be excluded from the meeting during this discussion. The reason for the exemption is available on a schedule maintained by the proper officer.

The public reports pack states that the document relating to this agenda item is restricted by virtue of paragraph 12 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 19723.


  1. Hackney carriages, also known as taxis, are licensed to ply for hire on the streets. 

  2. Private hire vehicles, also known as minicabs, must be pre-booked and cannot ply for hire on the streets. 

  3. The Local Government Act 1972 defines the powers and responsibilities of local authorities in England and Wales. Schedule 12A relates to the circumstances under which information can be kept confidential. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorLisa Winnett
Councillor Lisa Winnett Chair of Planning and Licensing Committees • Welsh Labour • Blaina
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Baldwin
Councillor Peter Baldwin Welsh Labour • Nantyglo
Profile image for CouncillorSonia Behr
Councillor Sonia Behr Welsh Labour • Nantyglo
Profile image for CouncillorDerrick Bevan
Councillor Derrick Bevan Welsh Labour • Cwm
Profile image for CouncillorGareth A. Davies
Councillor Gareth A. Davies Independent • Rassau and Garnlydan
Profile image for CouncillorMalcolm Day
Councillor Malcolm Day Independent • Cwmtillery
Profile image for CouncillorJules Gardner
Councillor Jules Gardner Welsh Labour • Brynmawr
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Hill
Councillor John Hill Chair of Democratic Services Committee • Independent • Brynmawr
Profile image for CouncillorDiane Rowberry
Councillor Diane Rowberry Welsh Labour • Sirhowy
Profile image for CouncillorGodfrey Thomas
Councillor Godfrey Thomas Independent • Beaufort
Profile image for CouncillorDean Woods
Councillor Dean Woods Welsh Labour • Beaufort

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 14th-Oct-2025 10.00 General Licensing Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 14th-Oct-2025 10.00 General Licensing Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 14th-Oct-2025 10.00 General Licensing Committee.pdf