Agenda and minutes

To elect a Member to act as Chair of the meeting

Decision

That Councillor Tim Grogan be elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.

(Councillor Grogan in the Chair)

There were no apologies for absence.

Councillors are invited to declare at this point any disclosable pecuniary interests they have in items appearing on this agenda, including the nature of those interests.

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm the procedure to be followed at the meeting.

Decision

The Sub Committee agreed the procedure for the meeting as outlined by the Chair.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Environment.

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.