Agenda and minutes

None.

To determine any other items of business which the Chairman decides

should be considered as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section

100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

None.

Members are asked at this stage to declare any interests that they may have in

any of the following items on the agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members

requires that declarations include the nature of the interest and whether it is a

disclosable pecuniary interest.

None.

To pass the following resolution, if necessary:

“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the

press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of

business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt

information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as

amended) to the Act.”

RESOLVED

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Act.

Present: Licence Applicant

The Chairman, Members of the Panel and Officers introduced themselves. The Chairman outlined the procedure for the meeting.

The LA addressed preliminary issues per the procedure note.

The LEO presented their report which related to an application for a ‘Licence to Drive Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicles in North Norfolk’. A Disclosure Barring Service report had subsequently been received in respect of the applicant, which contained details about the applicant which merited further consideration.

The Applicant introduced himself and outlined the circumstances surrounding his conviction. He explained that the offense took place when he was a teenager, over 50 years prior, and was in defence of his then partner from a member of the public who was known to the Applicant and his family. He stated he was ashamed of his actions and had not committed an offense since.

In response to questions from Members, the LEO and LA; the Applicant explained the reasons why he wanted to be a taxi driver and commented this occupation would suit his lifestyle, as he was not interested in a full-time role. He confirmed he had no driving convictions here or abroad.

Having considered relevant written and oral evidence before it, the Sub-Committee deemed that the Applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence. Members were satisfied that the Applicant had presented his case well and appreciated his contrite nature.

RESOLVED

That the licence be GRANTED.

Present: Licence Applicant

The Chairman, Members of the Panel and Officers introduced themselves. The Chairman outlined the procedure for the meeting.

The LA addressed preliminary issues per the procedure note.

The LEO presented their report which related to an application for a ‘Licence to Drive Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Vehicles in North Norfolk’. A Disclosure Barring Service report had subsequently been received in respect of the applicant, which contained details about the applicant which merited further consideration.

The Applicant outlined the incident resulting in his conviction and expressed remorse for his actions. The incident took place when the Applicant was inebriated, as such he had foggy recollection of events. The applicant confirmed his actions were not malicious, and this could be verified by witnesses who had informed him the incident had been as a result of confusion over whose property was whose. The Applicant stated he was deeply embarrassed and ashamed of the event and its outcome.

Members asked the Applicant to elaborate his experience as a taxi driver. The Applicant discussed his experience and affirmed that he had not attended any speed awareness training nor had been convicted of a driving offense. He advised he held a contract with Norfolk County Council to operate a taxi for school services for several years without issue. His application related to work he would undertake separately with a different contractor not related to schoolwork.

The Applicant advised he was an honest and hard-working person who went the extra mile for his customers, providing examples of instances where he went above and beyond. He commented that he enjoyed the work and reiterated his regret for his actions.

Having considered relevant written and oral evidence before it, the Sub-Committee deemed that the Applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence. The Sub-Committee considered the applicant had spoken well and appreciated his honesty throughout.

RESOLVED

That the licence be GRANTED.