Agenda and draft minutes

The Monitoring Officer has determined that categories 1 & 2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules applies to the following items. His view on the public interest test (having taken account of the provisions of Rule 14.18 of the Council's Access to Information Rules) was that to make this information public would disclose information relating to:

(i) information relating to any individual

(ii) information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

These factors in his view outweigh the public interest in disclosing this information. Members are asked to consider these factors when determining the public interest test, which they must decide when considering excluding the public from this part of the meeting.

RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].

To receive introductions from the Chair and an explanation of the Sub-Committee’s procedures from the Clerk to the Sub-Committee [Principal Solicitor].

Officers advised that consideration of RJB’s application was deferred as the applicant’s solicitor was not available and an alternative hearing would be arranged.

To consider an application for a Joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers’ Licence

See note above.

To receive introductions from the Chair and an explanation of the Sub-Committee’s procedures from the Clerk to the Sub-Committee [Principal Solicitor].

The Chair introduced the Sub-Committee and its Clerk.

The Clerk to the Sub-Committee on behalf of the Solicitor to the Council explained the procedures to be followed by the Sub-Committee.

To consider a review of a Joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers’ Licence.

Applicant – EJS

Licensee – EJS (accompanied by DM – friend)

The Licensing Officer presented the Licensing Authority’s position as outlined in the report [copy filed with the signed minutes].  The licensee explained the circumstances surrounding the commission of the offence.   In reply to questions by the panel, the licensee explained that he had now installed an administrative system, which would prevent similar circumstances occurring again.

All parties confirmed that they had been able to make their representations.

The Sub-Committee withdrew to consider, in private, the application and the evidence they had heard, with a support of the clerk. 

On their return, the Chair announced their decision.  In reaching the decision, members took into account the relevant written and verbal representations including the reference submitted by the licensee. 

The Clerk to the Sub-Committee advised that he would confirm the decision in writing.

The Chair thanked all for attending.