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Hackney Carriage Fare Review
1.1 To seek the Cabinets’ approval and
authority to advertise proposed fare increases following the
hackney carriage trade’s request for an increase in
fares.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on 2 or more Wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/08/2026
Decision due: 17 Sep 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure
Contact: Martin Seymour Email: martin.seymour@brighton-hove.gov.uk Tel: 01273 296659.
Consultation process
The subject of the fare review is a constant
agenda item at the council’s hackney carriage and private
hire consultation forum where all members of that forum are free to
express their opinions. The forum members have delegated
negotiations to select representatives.
The procedure for presenting the trade’s request for a review
has been followed. This involves the trade representatives making
representations to the chair of The Licensing Committee
(non-Licensing Act 2003) and officers.
A meeting with the trade representatives, the Chairman Licensing
Committee, council officers was held on 28 May 2026 where a
proposal was agreed in principle to go to the committee. Since this
meeting legal advice is that, setting fares is as an executive
function and therefore should go to Cabinet for decision.
Decisions
- 18/09/2026 - Hackney Carriage Fare Review
Agenda items
- 17/09/2026 - Cabinet Hackney Carriage Fare Review 17/09/2026
Documents
- Hackney Carriage Fare Review