Agenda item - Hackney Carriage Fare Review

Report of Head of Regulatory Services, Planning and Public Protection (copy attached)

6.1       The Committee considered a report of the Head of Regulatory Services Planning and Public Protection in relation to the Hackney Carriage Fare Review. The report sought the permission of the Committee to advertise proposed fare increases following the hackney carriage trade’s request for an increase in fares.

6.2             RESOLVED – That the Committee:

a)     Recommends the proposed fare increases and authorises the Head of Regulatory Services, Planning and Public Protection to advertise the proposed variation in fares, and invite any objections in accordance with the legal requirements.

b)     Agree that if no objections are made, or if any objections which are made are withdrawn, the varied table of fares will come into force in accordance with the statutory scheme.

c)      Reconsider the matter are the next meeting of the Committee if valid objections are made but not withdrawn. As there are strict legal timescales relating to fare reviews a special meeting of the Committee may be required.