Councillor Moriah Priestley

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

Date of Next Meeting

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

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

Taxi Licensing - White Ribbon Update

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

...the committee noted the briefing note updating them on the progress of integrating the White Ribbon Campaign, focused on domestic abuse education, into the Taxi Licensing Service, including responses from other local authorities and potential implementation of Transport for London's processes.

Recommendations Approved

Disclosures of Interest

From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 10, 2025

Recommendations Approved