North Yorkshire Council
General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee
Minutes of the meeting held on Friday, 16th August, 2024 commencing at 12.30 pm.
Councillors Tim Grogan, Andrew Lee and Andy Paraskos.
Officers present: Amy Ross, Regulatory Solicitor; Sue Iceton, Licensing Enforcement Officer; and Dawn Drury, Democratic Services Officer
Others: The Applicant
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Copies of all documents considered are in the Minute Book
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Election of Chair
The decision:
That Councillor Tim Grogan be elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.
(Councillor Grogan in the Chair)
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Apologies for Absence
There were no apologies for absence.
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Disclosures of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
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Procedure for Meeting
The decision:
The Sub Committee agreed the procedure for the meeting as outlined by the Chair.
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Application for renewal of Private Hire Vehicle Licence
The sub-committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Environment for the grant of a renewal of a Private Hire Vehicle Licence that did not comply with the standard criteria, as set out in North Yorkshire Council’s (NYC) Taxi Licensing Policy, which imposes general 10-year age limits in respect of private hire vehicles.
DECISION:
Having considered the content of the report, the verbal presentation by the Licensing Enforcement Officer on behalf of the licensing authority, the verbal presentation by the applicant, the inspection of the vehicle, the relevant legislation and case law, the Council’s Taxi Licensing Policy and the statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards issued by the Department of Transport, and taking into account all relevant matters, the Licensing sub-committee UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED To renew the Private Hire Vehicle Licence for the period of one year.
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The meeting concluded at 12.57 pm.