North Yorkshire Council
General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 commencing at 11.30 am.
Councillors Barbara Brodigan, Kevin Foster and Tim Grogan.
Officers present: Victoria Waudby, Solicitor; Sue Iceton, Licensing Enforcement Officer and Vicky Davies Senior Democratic Services Officer .
Also in attendance: The applicant (plate no. HC404B).
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Copies of all documents considered are in the Minute Book
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Election of Chair
Decision
That Councillor Kevin Foster be elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.
(Councillor Foster 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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HC404B - Application for Grant of Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence
The Corporate Director – Environment sought the determination by the Sub-Committee of an application to grant a Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence for 12 months that did not comply with the standard criteria as stated in the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy.
Options available to the Sub-Committee
1. Grant the application for a period of one year. 2. Grant the application for a period of one year with additional conditions, or 3. Refuse to grant the licence on the grounds of any reasonable cause.
Decision
To grant the application for a Hackney Carriage Licence for 12 months with the following additional condition:
a. Six monthly tests are required.
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The meeting concluded at 12.50 pm.