The Licensing Enforcement Sub-Committee of Leicester Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to consider an application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence. The meeting was also scheduled to include procedural items such as the appointment of a Chair, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest.

Application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence. A report on this application was submitted by the Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services. This report was restricted from public view, as it contained information relating to individuals, the potential revelation of identities, financial or business affairs, and actions related to the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of crime. The report was to be considered in a private session, with the press and public excluded, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972. This exclusion was recommended on the grounds that the public interest in maintaining the exemption of this information outweighed the public interest in its disclosure.

The procedural guide for the meeting outlines that the Licensing Officer would present the report, followed by a period for questions from Members, Statutory Consultees, persons who have made representations, and the applicant. This would then be followed by the applicant's case and summing up from various parties before the Sub-Committee deliberates in private. The applicant would be informed of the decision within five working days of the meeting.

The meeting was scheduled to take place at Meeting Room G.02, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ. The members of the Sub-Committee listed were Councillors Barton, Bonham, and TBD. Jessica Skidmore, Governance Services Officer, was the listed officer contact.