Recommendations:

The Executive is asked to:

i.       Agree the proposed fees to take effect on 1 April 2023

ii.      Waive the licence fee for new applications and renewals for wheelchair accessible vehicles until such time as the Inclusive Service Plan is completed and any subsequent changes to the policy are implemented.

Considered – A report of the Corporate Director – Business and Environmental Services seeking the adoption of a harmonised fee structure for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing across North Yorkshire from 1 April 2023.

County Councillor Derek Bastiman introduced the report, drawing attention to the proposed new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing fees for North Yorkshire Council for 2023/24, the

consultation undertaken, and the responses received, as detailed I the appendices to the report.

He also drew attention to an error in the Equality Impact Assessment at Appendix F.  He confirmed that all of the protected characteristics should have marked as ‘No impact’.

Members were pleased to note the proposed waiver for new applications and renewals for wheelchair accessible vehicles, and it was

Resolved – That:

i.       The proposed fees be agreed, to take effect on 1 April 2023

ii.      The licence fee for new applications and renewals for wheelchair accessible vehicles be waived until such time as the Inclusive Service Plan was completed and any subsequent changes to the policy were implemented.