North Yorkshire Council

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 commencing at 10.00 am.

Councillors Derek Bastiman, Tim Grogan and Roberta Swiers.

Officers present: Jane Graham - Democratic Services Officer, Lisa Templeton - Licensing Enforcement Officer and Sarah Owen – Regulatory Solicitor.

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 Private Hire Vehicle Licence – PHV 066E The Corporate Director – Environment sought the determination by the Sub-Committee of an application for a private hire vehicle licence that did not comply with the standard criteria as stated in the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy. The options available to the Sub-Committee were: · To grant the application for one year · To grant the application including additional conditions; or · To reject the application Decision To GRANT the application to licence private hire vehicle number 066E for a period of twelve months, with one additional condition that the vehicle be subject to a mechanical inspection three times per year.

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Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Licence The Corporate Director – Environment sought the determination by the Sub-Committee of an application for a private hire vehicle that did not comply with the standard criteria as stated in the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy. The options available to the Sub-Committee were: · To grant the application for one year · To grant the application including additional conditions; or · To reject the application Decision To REFUSE the application to grant a private hire vehicle licence.

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The meeting concluded at 10.52 am.

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