Decision details

The Shadow Executive will be asked to consider a revised taxi policy in order to harmonise the existing FHDC and SEBC taxi policies. Consultation will take place with the FHDC and SEBC Licensing and Regulatory Committees on the proposed content of the policy.

RESOLVED:

That:

(1)     the harmonised Taxi Policy Handbook for West Suffolk Council, as contained in Appendix A to Report No: EXC/SA/19/009, be adopted, including the following key areas:

a.    Continuing the two existing licensing areas (including livery)

b.    Aligning licensing requirements for the age of taxi vehicles

c.    Other proposed changes, as detailed in Report No: EXC/SA/19/009;

(2)     the Taxi Policy Handbook be reviewed by West Suffolk Council within two years to review licensing areas across West Suffolk; and

(3)     a public consultation on the revocation of hackney carriage byelaws be undertaken so that the matter can be considered at an early meeting of West Suffolk Council.