The Chairman sought consent from the applicant
to allow St Edmundsbury Borough Councillor Mary Evans to remain in
the meeting to observe proceedings for training purposes.
The Business Partner (Litigation/Licensing)
welcomed all present to the Hearing, reported that no declarations
of interest had been received and introductions to the Panel were
made by the Chairman.
The Chairman outlined the procedure for the
conduct of the Hearing as attached to the agenda.
The Licensing Officer presented the report
which explained that Members were requested to consider an
application for a combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire
Driver’s Licence.
The Sub-Committee needed to be satisfied that
the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a licence issued
by the Council. The Licensing Officer drew attention to Appendix 3
of Report No: LSC/FH/18/002 which set out the Taxi and Private Hire
Vehicle Licensing Criminal Convictions Policy and which served as
guidance for Members.
The
applicant attended the meeting to present their case and answer
Members’ questions.
Following
which the Sub-Committee retired to another room to give further
consideration to the matter.
On returning to the
Council Chamber the Business Partner (Litigation/Licensing) advised
all on the Sub-Committee’s decision.
With the vote being unanimous, it was
RESOLVED
That the applicant be GRANTED
a three year combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s
Licence subject to the successful completion of the appropriate
college course.