Agenda item - Chair's Communications

3.1       The Chair explained that since the last meeting of the Committee:

Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicles

Suspensions & Revocations

1 Driver had his driver licence revoked for non-payment of the licence fee.

2 Drivers had their licences suspended on medical grounds

2 Drivers had their licences suspended pending investigations by the police

2 Driver’s had their licences suspended on conduct grounds

1 Drivers licence was suspended due to drug use

2 Drivers have received formal warnings for flipping

2 Applicant’s received warnings relating to previous cautions

1 Application was refused due to convictions and cautions relating to supplying drugs.

3.2       Councillor Simson stated that she considered that the information provided in the Chair’s Communications gave cause for grave concern, including as it did probably some of the worst instances of unacceptable behaviour by drivers whhich had ever been brought before the Committee. Councillor Hyde concurred in that view and Councillor Simson sought additional information and clarification in respect of the instances cited. The Hackney Carriage Officer explained that the instance relating to supply of drugs had been had been disclosed by the applicant on their DBS Disclosure Form. In the case of the licence suspended due to drug use, the driver concerned had informed the Hackney Carriage Office directly, notification had also been received via Social Services who had also had involvement with the driver’s family.

3.3       RESOLVED – That the content of the Chair’s Communication be noted.