Agenda item

Hackney Carriage Fare Review

Executive Summary

Hackney Carriage Fares (maximum chargeable) are set by the District Council under a provision made in Local Government Misc. Provision Act 1976. The Council have been requested by the taxi trade to review these maximum fares.

Options considered

Whether to increase fares or not increase fares and by what amount.

Consultation(s)

Consultation has taken place with representatives the North Norfolk taxi trade. Further public consultation will occur if the recommendations are accepted through press publication.

Recommendations

Increase the current Hackney Carriage fare charges by 15%

Reasons for recommendations

Hackney Carriage Fares have not been reviewed by the authority for a number of years. Members of the taxi trade have requested a review, due to the increasing cost of providing this service.

Background papers

NNDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy.

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing best practice guidance for licensing authorities in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Wards affected

All

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr C Ringer

Contact Officer

Nicky Davison, Licensing Officer: nicky.davison@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Links to key documents:

Corporate Plan:          

Investing in our local economy and infrastructure.

Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)                                

Not applicable.

Council Policies & Strategies

None.

Corporate Governance:

Is this a key decision 

 No

Has the public interest test been applied

Yes

Details of any previous decision(s) on this matter

A previous review of fares last occurred in 2018.