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Election of Chairman/woman To elect a Chairman/woman for the meeting. Minutes: Councillor Addis was elected as Chairman for the meeting. |
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To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of the Sub-Committees held on 3 and 10 March 2011. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes of the meetings of the Sub-Committee held on 3 and 10 March 2011 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Suspension of Hackney Carriage Driver's Licence - Mr Christopher Mallett To consider Report 80/2011 on the suspension of a Hackney Carriage Driver's Licence. Additional documents:
Minutes: Members considered Report 80/2011 which sought a suspension of a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Christopher Mallett.
Written representations received from:
Oral representations received from:
Reason for Decision:
That Mr Christopher Mallett’s Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence be suspended for a period of seven days on the ground of ‘any reasonable cause’, as in accordance with Section 61(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act ... view the full minutes text for item 640. |
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Suspension of Hackney Carriage Driver's Licence - Mr Albert Boyne To consider Report 81/2011 on the suspension of a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence. Additional documents:
Minutes: Members considered Report 81/2011 which sought to suspend a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Albert Boyne.
Written representations received from:
Oral representations received from:
Respondents Response to Representations:
With the Licensing Sub-Committee’s consent, the Respondent circulated a photo showing a security van parking on the taxi rank on Union Street rather than parking in the designated loading bay.
Decision:
That Mr Albert Boyne’s Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence be suspended for a period of three days on the ground of ‘any other reasonable cause’, as in accordance with Section 61(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
Reason for Decision:
Having carefully considered all the written and ... view the full minutes text for item 641. |
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Application for Private Hire Driver's Licence To consider exempt Report 82/2011 on the application for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence. Minutes: Members considered an application for a Private Hire Drivers Licence as set out in exempt Report 82/2011.
Written representations received from:
Oral representations received from:
Decision:
That the Applicant, as named in exempt Report 82/2011 be granted a Private Hire Drivers Licence.
Reason for Decision:
Having carefully considered all the written and oral Representations Members resolved to grant the Private Hire Drivers Licence, despite it being a departure from the Council’s Policy and not in accordance with the Officers recommendation, for the following exceptional reasons:-
There have been no recorded criminal convictions since 11 February 2004. Although Members did note the significant number of offences for dishonesty, there were no offences of physical violence against a person or offences of a sexual nature.
The Applicant has held a Taxi Drivers Licence, as granted by North Lanarkshire Council since 29 August 2007 and a Private Hire Operators Licence, as granted by North Lanarkshire Council since 15 December 2007, as stated in correspondence from North Lanarkshire Council dated 1 February 2011. Members also noted the absence of evidence to suggest incidents of concern had occurred since the granting of these Licences.
Members were reassured by the Applicant’s oral submission that he no longer drinks alcohol and has a supportive family which he wishes to be reunited with by seeking employment in this area.
In reaching this decision, Members principal reason for granting this application was to give the Applicant an opportunity of a second chance. |
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