Resolved – That Councillor W J Davies be appointed as Chair.

Members of the Panel are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non pecuniary interests, in connection with any application on the agenda and state the nature of the interest.

Members of the Panel were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests in connection with any item on the agenda and state the nature of the interest.

No such declarations were made.

The Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment reported on an application received to license a Hackney Carriage Vehicle, registration number GX51 OKL.

The vehicle licence holder was present. Members inspected Mr C’s vehicle.

Members heard representations from Mr C regarding the circumstances and the reasons why the licence was not renewed before its date of expiry.

Mr C responded to questions from Members and Mr D K Abraham, Legal Advisor.

Members had reference to MOT test certificates and requested that a Licensing Enforcement Officer inspect the vehicle. Following the inspection Members considered the findings of the officer and resolved to grant the licence but suspended it until the findings of the officer had been addressed. :

Resolved (7:0) –

(1)  That Mr C’s application for a Hackney Carriage Licence be approved.

(2)  That Mr C’s Licence be suspended with immediate effect pending satisfactory completion of identified works