Agenda item - Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver Enforcement and Monitoring

RESOLVED:

1. That Members note the contents of this report and that officers should

continue to act as appropriate.

19.1 Alex Evans introduced the report starting on page 153 of the Agenda.

19.2 Councillor O’Quinn was informed that the Licensing Team will investigate any complaints about taxi drivers and take the appropriate action – for new applicants with criminal records they would be assessed via the Blue Book, but each case on its individual merits.

19.3 Councillor Ebel was informed that the applicant that was refused a license was because of not declaring a fraud conviction.

19.4 Councillor Rainey was informed that a new database is being used to track licenses and drivers across different Councils.

19.5 Councillor Simson was informed that the action taken depends on the nature of the offence, but if there are concerns that a driver is involved in the offence or not cooperating with the investigation, action may be taken against the proprietor where this is the case.

19.6 Councillor Pissaridou was informed that the enforcement table refers to the time between the last Committee in June 2022 and September 2022.

RESOLVED:

1. That Members note the contents of this report and that officers should

continue to act as appropriate.