Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Asha Mattu.

There were no declarations of interest made.

[To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 June 2023 as a correct record].

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Regulatory Committee held on 14 June 2023 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

[To discuss any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting].

There were no matters arising.

[To approve the minutes of the Regulatory Sub-Committee held on 23 October 2023 as a correct record].

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Regulatory Sub-Committee held on 23 October 2023 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

[To approve the removal of administrative charges].

Ajoypal Simon, Section Leader, presented the Removal of Private Hire Vehicle Operator Administrative Charges report, highlighting the key points. The report sought Committee approval for the removal of fees charged to private hire vehicle operators when updating their licence details. The removal of these fees would reduce the resource demand for taking the payment; reduce the likelihood of an operator delaying the notification of change in details; and reduce the cost for licence holders.

Councillor Rashpal Kaur moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Gillian Wildman seconded the recommendations.

Resolved

That Members of the Regulatory Committee:

1.    Approved the immediate removal of administrative charges levied upon private hire vehicle operators when updating their licence details.