Decision details
Consultation on Revisions to the Council's Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That, with due consideration, the following comments are made for consideration in the preparation of the final policy to be passed to Full Council for adoption:
· Endorse the changes proposed by officers and the further revisions intended as a result of consultation feedback as outlined in their introduction to the Committee.
· Request officers consider how vintage vehicles used for private hire can be included in the policy.
· For officers to look into how wheelchair accessibility vehicles will meet the ultra-low emissions policy to ensure the emissions policy does not reduce availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles.
· Thanks to the officers for the hard work they have put into creating the draft policy.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Report author: Richard Webb
Publication date: 19/01/2023
Date of decision: 18/01/2023
Decided at meeting: 18/01/2023 - Licensing Committee
Accompanying Documents:
- Consultation on Revisions to the Council's Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy Cover Report PDF 250 KB
- Appendix 1 - Taxi and Private Hire Policy Revised PDF 440 KB
- Appendix 1b - Taxi and Private Hire Policy Revised Appendices PDF 620 KB
- Appendix 2 - Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy Change Summary PDF 371 KB