Issue - decisions

West Suffolk Taxi Policy Handbook

06/02/2019 - West Suffolk Taxi Policy Handbook

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.