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Venue: Committee Room 5 - Ground Floor - Civic Centre
Contact: Donna Cope, Democratic Services Officer Tel: 01902 554452 Email: donna.cope@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Dr Paul John Birch J.P and Councillor Asha Mattu. |
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Declarations of interest Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Minutes of previous meeting PDF 291 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee held on 18 September 2019 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair. |
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Matters arising Minutes of the Molineux Safety Advisory Group previously circulated to be noted. Minutes: The were no matters arising. |
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Minutes - 20 September 2019 - Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee PDF 295 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting of the Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 20 September 2019 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair. |
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Minutes - 14 November 2019 - Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee PDF 289 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting of the Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 14 November 2019 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair. |
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Minutes - 3 December 2019 - Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee PDF 187 KB Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting of the Non-Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 3 December 2019 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair. |
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Hackney Carriage Unmet Demand Survey 2019 - 2020 PDF 32 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
Ian Millership, CTS Traffic and Transportation Ltd, presented the survey findings and responded to questions asked.
Members commended the survey report and welcomed the recommendations.
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
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Vehicle Control and Supervision Operative Research PDF 134 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
Ian Millership, CTS Traffic and Transportation Ltd, presented the research findings and responded to questions asked.
He commended the City of Wolverhampton Council Licensing team for commissioning such critical research and encouraged them to continue the good work.
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
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Review of Fees and Charges for General Licensing and Miscellaneous Matters for 2020/2021 PDF 264 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
The Licensing Manager discussed how the fees and charges had been determined and outlined the proposals for the coming year.
Councillor Greg Brackenridge commended the work of Licensing Services and welcomed the report.
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
1. Approved the proposed fees and charges for General Licensing as set out in Appendix 1 with effect from 1 April 2020. |
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Review of Fees and Charges for Street Trading Consents for 2020/2021 PDF 289 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
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Additional documents:
Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
The Licensing Manager outlined the proposals for the coming year and responded to questions asked.
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
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Additional documents:
Minutes: Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, presented a report asking Members to:
The Licensing Manager pointed out a typographical error on page 203 of the report and confirmed that West Midlands Private Hire Drivers Association had not been invited to respond to the consultation.
He stated that twenty one responses had been received from drivers requesting that they be allowed to work for multiple Private Hire Vehicle Operators and that given the number of requests, this was to be determined by Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee.
Members considered the request and although they acknowledged the importance of worker’s rights, they had great concerns for the impact it could have on public safety. It was noted that drivers could move Operator, giving the prescribed notification.
It was therefore agreed that the current policy should remain unchanged and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers should only work for one operator at a time.
The new conditions would be applicable for licences granted after 1st February 2020.
Resolved: That Members of the Non-Statutory Licensing Committee:
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