The Taxi & General Licensing Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to consider a revised fee structure for taxi and private hire licences. The meeting's agenda also included provisions for the exclusion of the press and public for certain discussions.

Taxi and Private Hire Fees

A significant item on the agenda was the consideration of a revised, aligned fee structure for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver and Vehicle Licences, as well as Private Hire Operator Licences. The report from the Licensing Manager was intended to be reviewed, alongside responses from a consultation process. The committee was recommended to approve the new fee structure following this consideration. The supporting documents for this item include the WNC Proposed Fees Table, the Taxi Fees Report April 2026, and details of Partially Completed Online Responses and Fully Completed Online Responses to the consultation.

Exclusion of Press and Public

The agenda indicated that there were reports containing exempt information, which might lead to the exclusion of the press and public from parts of the meeting. This exclusion would be based on specific paragraphs of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, relating to information about individuals, financial or business affairs, or actions taken in connection with crime prevention. The committee would have to decide whether to consider these items in private, balancing the public interest in disclosure against the need for confidentiality.