Decision details

Determination of a driver's 'fit and proper' status to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence

Decision Maker: Director of Service Delivery

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To determine whether a driver is a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

Decision:

To suspend the hackney carriage driver licence for a period of two weeks (without immediate effect).

Reasons for the decision:

Specific delegation has been given to the Director of Service Delivery by the Chief Executive to undertake decisions in consultation with the Chair of the Licensing Committee (or Deputy Chair) in relation to licensing matters which would normally have been considered by a Licensing Sub-Committee.

 

This delegation is in place for the period in which meetings cannot be held in accordance with Government and Public Health England guidance to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Publication date: 09/06/2020

Date of decision: 03/06/2020

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