Decision details

This item was deferred at the Cabinet meeting held on 21/07/20 – see Decisions Notice from that meeting regarding the reasons for deferral.

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposed changes to the West Suffolk Council Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Conditions Policy Handbook. These proposals are based upon feedback received from public consultation and feedback from the industry.

DEFERRED:

Consideration of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Conditions Policy has been deferred by the Cabinet to give officers an opportunity to review the new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards issued by Government to licensing authorities. Although it is anticipated the Council’s proposed new Policy contains the expected standards, which have been issued to improve the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, it is considered appropriate to allow additional time to carry out these checks before final approval of the Policy is sought.