Councillor Ellery was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To consider the submitted report in respect of a dual holder of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers’ Licence.

The Sub-Committee considered the submitted report which requested consideration of the fit and proper status of the holder of a dual Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers’ License.  Representations were heard from the Licensing Officer and respondent, Mr Lawrence-Ball.

Resolved:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members unanimously resolved at this time that they were unable to determine whether Mr Lawrence-Ball remained a fit and proper person to hold a Licence.  Members therefore resolved to adjourn their decision to Thursday, 18 February 2021 to enable information to be provided to them by Mr Lawrence-Ball with regards to medical evidence and therefore his suitability to be a holder of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers’ Licence, as issued by Torbay Council.  The Sub-Committee requested that the information required from Mr Lawrence-Ball must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 16 February 2021.