Adele Wearing

Minutes

From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 6.34 pm - December 10, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Disclosures of Interest

From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 6.34 pm - December 10, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Taxi Licensing Fees and Charges 2026/27

From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 6.34 pm - December 10, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Changes to Taxi Policy - DVLA Points

From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 6.34 pm - December 10, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Re-Procurement of the Real Time Bus Passenger Information System

From: Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 11th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to re-procure the real time bus passenger information system through the Cambridge Consortium, utilizing the Kent County Council framework, and delegated authority for finalizing agreements and awarding contracts.

Recommendations Approved