Issue - meetings

Greg Bickerdike, Section Leader Licensing, presented a report on the recommendations made by the Department for Transport’s ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards’ and the implications for Licensing Services.

The ‘Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards’ were published on 21 July 2020 and subsequently, a review of Licensing Services’ policies, procedures and operations had been carried out.

The Section Leader stated that some of the recommendations had already been implemented by Licensing Services and little change had been necessary. It was proposed that other recommendations underwent a full 12-week public consultation to obtain valuable feedback before implementation.

He outlined the recommendations that had been implemented and responded to questions asked.

Councillor Brackenridge commended the report and moved the recommendations. Councillor Potter seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:

1. Approved a 12-week public consultation of the proposals to harmonise Licensing Services’ policies and procedures with the Department for Transport’s Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards.
2. Noted the actions taken by Licensing Services to harmonise Licensing Services’ policies and procedures with the Department for Transport’s Statutory Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Standards.