Agenda and draft minutes

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 11 October 2022 6.30 pm

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Contact: Rebecca Valentine-Wilkinson Democratic Services Officer

Items
No.	Item
161.	Apologies and substitutions Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillor Sheppard Bools, Councillor C Allen and Councillor R Allen.
162.	Minutes PDF 111 KB To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2021. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Mullaney, seconded by Councillor Nichols and RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 2 November 2021 be confirmed as a correct record
163.	Declarations of interest To receive verbally from Members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda. Minutes: No interests were declared at this stage.
164.	Taxi Licensing Policy PDF 387 KB To provide the Licensing Committee with the final draft of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy following public consultation. Additional documents: 02 Appendix A , item 164. PDF 999 KB 03 Appendix B , item 164. PDF 213 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to the final draft of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy following public consultation. The policy now ensured that the Council had in place a policy that reflected best practice among licensing authorities, addressed changes in the regulatory landscape and contributed to the future priorities and aspirations of the Council (for example, reducing impacts on air quality and the environment). Consultation with the public, trade and other stakeholders lasted for seventeen weeks, and had considered the view of a wide range of individuals and organisations. In response to a question from members around reviewing the age of vehicles and keeping up with our climate change targets, it was confirmed that the policy would be reviewed every three years. Members thanked the team for an excellent report and such a comprehensive piece of work. It was moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and unanimously RESOLVED – that the contents of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy be recommended to Council for approval.