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RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 13 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That a maximum carriage age restriction not be brought forward at this present time and that all hackney carriages and private hire vehicles must: I. pass a twice yearly certificate of compliance test* (COC) carried out by an authorised MOT testing station. *(MOT test plus examinations of interior, bodywork, luggage areas, livery, signage, meters, extra lighting, ramps steps and securing equipment); II. be in exceptionally good mechanical and bodily (interior and exterior) condition upon every application; III. pass a minimum of one random roadside side inspection per year carried out by a qualified vehicle inspector; and IV. pass a minimum of one on site school contracts inspection per year. (Note: Councillor Thomas Montgomery declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Montgomery was able to speak and vote on the matter). (Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item, however, in accordance with the dispensation granted to him at the Standards Committee 30.11.2023, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any vote was taken).
RESOLVED: That, the proposed amendments to the hackney carriage stands, including the commissioning and de-commissioning of hackney carriage stands, as highlighted within appendix A of the Committee report be approved.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ros Griffiths-Williams and Andrew Wood.
In the interest of transparency, Councillor Thomas Montgomery declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 6i - Hackney Carriage age restriction consultation (review) as he recognised the name of a consultee, who had responded to the consultation. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Montgomery was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 6i – Hackney Carriage age restriction consultation (review), due to a family member’s connection, employment and interest in a private hire taxi operator based in Conwy County. As a result of dispensation granted to Councillor Saville by the Standards Committee 30.11.2023, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any vote was taken.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 13 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 13 November 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 13 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That a maximum carriage age restriction not be brought forward at this present time and that all hackney carriages and private hire vehicles must: I. pass a twice yearly certificate of compliance test* (COC) carried out by an authorised MOT testing station. *(MOT test plus examinations of interior, bodywork, luggage areas, livery, signage, meters, extra lighting, ramps steps and securing equipment); II. be in exceptionally good mechanical and bodily (interior and exterior) condition upon every application; III. pass a minimum of one random roadside side inspection per year carried out by a qualified vehicle inspector; and IV. pass a minimum of one on site school contracts inspection per year. (Note: Councillor Thomas Montgomery declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Montgomery was able to speak and vote on the matter). (Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item, however, in accordance with the dispensation granted to him at the Standards Committee 30.11.2023, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any vote was taken).
The Trading Standards and Licensing Officer presented a report, which included consultation responses, following a review with the public, hackney carriage proprietors and private hire operators regarding the possible amendment to both the hackney carriage vehicle specification, private hire conditions and with the possibility of introducing an age ceiling. In considering the report, consultation responses and the available options highlighted within the Committee report, it was proposed and seconded that; RESOLVED: That a maximum carriage age restriction not be brought forward at this present time and that all hackney carriages and private hire vehicles must: I. pass a twice yearly certificate of compliance test* (COC) carried out by an authorised MOT testing station. *(MOT test plus examinations of interior, bodywork, luggage areas, livery, signage, meters, extra lighting, ramps steps and securing equipment); II. be in exceptionally good mechanical and bodily (interior and exterior) condition upon every application; III. pass a minimum of one random roadside side inspection per year carried out by a qualified vehicle inspector; and IV. pass a minimum of one on site school contracts inspection per year. (Note: Councillor Thomas Montgomery declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Montgomery was able to speak and vote on the matter). (Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item, however, in accordance with the dispensation granted to him at the Standards Committee 30.11.2023, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any vote was taken).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That, the proposed amendments to the hackney carriage stands, including the commissioning and de-commissioning of hackney carriage stands, as highlighted within appendix A of the Committee report be approved.
Following a request from the hackney carriage trade, officers carried out a comprehensive review of all hackney carriage stands across the County and presented a report, which offered Members recommendations to alter and amend hackney carriage stands within the County Borough. Members reviewed the proposed amendments (Appendix A of the Committee report) and sought clarity in terms of the Highway Authority consent in relation to the proposed amendments. RESOLVED: That, the proposed amendments to the hackney carriage stands, including the commissioning and de-commissioning of hackney carriage stands, as highlighted within appendix A of the Committee report be approved.
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