Adele Wearing

...the minutes of the Regulatory Committee meeting held on 24 September 2025 and the Regulatory Sub-Committee meeting held on 22 September 2025 were approved and signed by the Chair as correct records.

...to take effect from 1 April 2026, the committee approved the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for drivers and recommended to the Executive the approval of the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for vehicles and operators, as detailed in Annex A of the report.

...to streamline taxi licensing, the committee recommended allowing new applicants with up to 11 DVLA points to apply, requiring existing license holders with 9-11 points to complete a driving course, and revoking licenses at 12 points, with the possibility of reapplication once below that threshold.

...to ensure continued public transport provision, they approved the re-procurement of the jointly funded 41 bus route for an initial one-year contract, with possible extensions, and delegated authority to the Director of Environment and Property to award the contract and agree extensions, pending continued funding from neighboring authorities.