North Yorkshire Council

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 29 August, 2024 commencing at 10.00 am.

Councillors Joy Andrews, Tim Grogan and Andy Paraskos.

Officers present: Fiona Casson, Nicki Lishman and John Wardell.

Copies of all documents considered are in the Minute Book

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1	Election of Chair Decision That Councillor Tim Grogan be elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting. (Councillor Grogan in the Chair)

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2	Apologies for Absence There were no apologies for absence.

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3	Disclosures of Interest There were no declarations of interest.

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4	Procedure for Meeting Decision The Sub Committee agreed the procedure for the meeting as outlined by the Chair.

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Application for the renewal of a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence - HCV 003E The Corporate Director – Environment asked the Sub-Committee to consider whether to grant an application for a hackney carriage vehicle licence that did not comply with the standard criteria, as stated in North Yorkshire Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy. The Sub-Committee could i. Grant the application ii. Grant the application including additional conditions; or iii. Reject the application. The Sub-Committee considered the Corporate Director’s report, the applicant’s representations, the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy and the relevant legislation. The Sub-Committee had sight of: • The Licensing Officer’s report including appendices / attachments. • The North Yorkshire Council Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing policy • It also considered the oral evidence from the applicant. The vehicle had been inspected and was found to be in an immaculate condition and very good working order. It was noted that the vehicle had passed the MOT test on 31 October 2023 with no failure or advisory notices. The vehicle had also passed the Council’s vehicle inspection on 16 July 2024 with no defects identified. The vehicle had an exemplary testing history. In the circumstances it was decided that it was appropriate to allow an exception to depart from the 10-year rule of the policy. Decision That the licence be GRANTED.

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Decision notice

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The meeting concluded at 10.35 am.

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