There are five
Councillors who sit on the Licensing Sub-Committee
(Taxis). Currently there are two
vacancies which will be filled by appointments from the
Conservative Group. The Committee meets
approximately every month.
The Licensing
Sub-Committee (Taxis) exists to carry out licensing functions
relating primarily to Hackney Carriages and Private Hire
Vehicles. The Sub-Committee also
regulates those licensed activities not included within the scope
of the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 (i.e. incinerators,
sex shops, pet shops and so forth).
Please note that
members of the public are unable to attend meetings of the
Licensing Sub-Committee when Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Vehicle license applications and reviews are being considered owing
to the personal nature of the information being discussed by the
Councillors.