To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 29 November 2016 (LC.6 - LC.9) and 23 May 2017 (LC.1 - LC.2), and the meetings of the Licensing and Appeals Hearings Panel held on 6 February, 20 February, 22 February, 20 June and 1 August 2017 (LAHP.19 – LAHP.20, LAHP.21, LAHP.1, LAHP.2, LAHP.3 – LAHP.4 and LAHP.5 – LAHP.7) previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on on 29 November 2016 (LC.6 - LC.9) and 23 May 2017 (LC.1 - LC.2), and the meetings of the Licensing and Appeals Hearings Panel held on 6 February, 20 February, 22 February, 20 June and 1 August 2017 (LAHP.19 – LAHP.20, LAHP.21, LAHP.1, LAHP.2, LAHP.3 – LAHP.4 and LAHP.5 – LAHP.7) previously circulated, be signed as correct records.

Report of the Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for a revision of the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy.

Alternative options considered:

The Licensing Committee considered the revised Policy attached to the report and considered making further amendments, however, no further amendments were deemed necessary.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure that the Council complied with its obligations regarding legislative amendments concerning The Right to Work in the UK, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and Vehicle Modifications.

THE DECISION:

That the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy be approved with effect from 1 October 2017.