Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the responses to the public consultation on the Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy be noted;

(2)       That the following amendments be made to the Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy:

·                That the following be added into the driver code of conduct: If a diver witnesses a crime they are required to report it to the Police;

·                That Section 7 of the Policy refer to Taxi instead of Hackney Carriage.

(3)       That, subject to the amendments in (2) above, the revised Policy attached as Appendix D be adopted.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

(1)       The existing policy has worked well since its adoption with effect from 4 April 2018, having been revised in accordance with the provisions for minor amendments where appropriate.

(2)       The main content of the existing policy was most recently updated with effect from 4 April 2018.

(3)       With the advancement in technology and the Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency, the Administration’s Priorities as identified in the Council Plan, and updated Climate Change Strategy 2020 the existing policy needed re-visiting to ensure that it remains fit-for-purpose and supports these corporate polices / strategic intentions.

(4)       As responses to the public consultation were limited and raised no significant opposition to any of the proposals officers have proposed a revised policy which, in their professional opinion, meets the existing policy objectives and the Council’s corporate priorities and strategy.