Report on the Work of the Licensing Committee

This report gives an overview of the key items considered by members of the Licensing Committee at their meetings on

Licensing Committee – 29 October 2024

Pavement Policy 2025-2028

The Committee considered the Pavement Policy 2025-2028 with comments from relevant stakeholders and the public after a consultation period.

The Committee resolved to adopt the policy with the amended wording for clear walkways and the proposed fees.

Licensing Committee – 4 December 2024

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2024-2029

The Committee considered the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2024-2029.

The Committee resolved to:

1. approve the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy 2024-2029 following consultation

2. recommend to Council for the scheme of delegations to include the Chair of Licensing with the Senior Environmental Health Manager to make minor amendments to the policy.

Setting of Fees & Charges for the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire, and Private Hire Operators 2025-2026

The Committee considered the setting of fees and charges for the licensing of hackney carriages, private hire, and private hire operators 2025-2026.

The Committee resolved to confirm agreement with the proposed taxi and private hire fees noting the consultation responses and undertake to bring forward reviews of the policies expressly referred within a reasonable timeframe pursuant to meaningful consultation.