North Yorkshire Council
General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 29 August, 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.
Councillors Joy Andrews, Tim Grogan and Andy Paraskos.
Officers present: Fiona Casson, Jane Graham and John Wardell.
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Copies of all documents considered are in the Minute Book
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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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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
Decision
The Sub Committee agreed the procedure for the meeting as outlined by the Chair.
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Exclusion of the Press and Public
Decision
That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the item of business at minute no 6 on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as the Panel was satisfied that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.
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Review of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence
The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Corporate Director – Environment for the review of a hackney carriage and private hire driver licence and a written submission from the applicant.
Decision
That no action be taken with regard to the Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Driver Licence held by the applicant.
However the Sub-Committee;
· required the applicant to undertake a Practical Driver Assessment as soon as possible but in any event within 12 months from 29 August 2024 and to provide proof of successful completion to the Licensing Officer.
· the applicant will receive a written warning as to their driver conduct and this warning was to remain on his record with the Licensing Authority for a period of twelve months from the date of the warning letter.
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The meeting concluded at 12 noon.