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AGREED to:- (i) a 7% increase to the current tariff, rounded down to the nearest 10p; (ii) that the revised fare would proceed to statutory public consultation in accordance with Section 65 procedures; (iii) that spot checks would be arranged to investigate concerns that some taxi companies were charging off the meter; and (iv) that Members should report any known incidents of off‑meter charging to the Licensing Service. It was noted that if objections were received during the consultation period, the matter would be referred back to the Licensing Committee for their final recommendation to Cabinet.
AGREED to note the content of the presentation and the progress made in implementing the new Special Procedures regulatory framework.
Councillor John Roberts apologised for his inability to attend the meeting.
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It was RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 07 November 2025. Matters arsing None.
Decision as recorded
AGREED to:- (i) a 7% increase to the current tariff, rounded down to the nearest 10p; (ii) that the revised fare would proceed to statutory public consultation in accordance with Section 65 procedures; (iii) that spot checks would be arranged to investigate concerns that some taxi companies were charging off the meter; and (iv) that Members should report any known incidents of off‑meter charging to the Licensing Service. It was noted that if objections were received during the consultation period, the matter would be referred back to the Licensing Committee for their final recommendation to Cabinet.
Consideration was given to the request for increase of Tax fares which outlined a request from a local taxi proprietor for a variation to the current hackney carriage table of fares under Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The report set out the background to the request, including rising operating costs and consultation feedback from the Ceredigion taxi trade. Members noted the applicant’s proposed increases, comparisons with neighbouring authorities, fuel and cost‑of‑living information, and the results of the taxi trade survey, in which 88% of respondents supported a fare increase. Following questions from the floor, it was AGREED to:- (i) a 7% increase to the current tariff, rounded down to the nearest 10p; (ii) that the revised fare would proceed to statutory public consultation in accordance with Section 65 procedures; (iii) that spot checks would be arranged to investigate concerns that some taxi companies were charging off the meter; and (iv) that Members should report any known incidents of off‑meter charging to the Licensing Service. It was noted that if objections were received during the consultation period, the matter would be referred back to the Licensing Committee for their final recommendation to Cabinet.
Decision as recorded
AGREED to note the content of the presentation and the progress made in implementing the new Special Procedures regulatory framework.
The Committee received a presentation on the new regulatory framework for Special Procedures under Part 4 of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017. The presentation outlined the reasons why the legislation had been introduced, noting concerns regarding infection risks linked to activities such as tattooing, body piercing, acupuncture, and electrolysis. Members were informed that the previous regulatory arrangements had been inconsistent across local authorities and that the new regime aimed to create a mandatory and standardised licensing system to better protect public health. The Committee was advised of the definition of special procedures within the legislation and that these activities had become regulated, requiring practitioners to hold an appropriate licence and premises to be formally approved. The Senior Public Protection Officer explained the duties placed upon local authorities, including the requirement to issue practitioner licences, maintain a public register, inspect premises, enforce compliance, and arrange hearings for licence applications, variations, or revocations. Details were provided on the mandatory Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards, including hygiene requirements, safe waste disposal, equipment decontamination, PPE use, hand hygiene, and record‑keeping. Members were informed that all practitioners were required to complete and pass the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control for Special Procedures to ensure a minimum level of IPC competence. The Committee noted the ten Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) and the associated health risks linked to these procedures, including bloodborne infections, bacterial infections, allergic reactions, scarring, and—although rare—sepsis. Officers also highlighted anticipated benefits of the new system, including reduced infection rates, greater public confidence, improved professionalism in the sector, and stronger enforcement outcomes. An update on the current position in Ceredigion was also provided, confirming the number of licensed practitioners, approved premises, and inspections pending. It was AGREED to note the content of the presentation and the progress made in implementing the new Special Procedures regulatory framework.
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