RESOLVED: that
• the contents of the report be noted.
• It be recommend that Council
a) Approves the draft proposal for a visitor levy outlined in Appendix A and to proceed to consult on that proposal;
b) Delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, to take all necessary steps required by legislation to be undertaken by the authority prior to adopting the levy, including finalising arrangements for the consultation exercise; and
c) To note that following the consultation exercise, a further report will return to Cabinet and Council in March for final decision as to whether to proceed to adopt the proposed levy.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) Annual
Report be noted.
(2) T H A T the consultation response to the Democracy and Boundary
Commission Cymru (DBCC) Annual Report (Determinations 1 to 3) be updated to
include that the Vale of Glamorgan Council feels that there should not be a 6.4%
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increase in Members’ salaries, and that they should remain unchanged from
2024/25.
(3) T H A T Members of Vale of Glamorgan Council do not support the proposals
for resettlement payments for Councillors being explored by the Democracy and
Boundary Commission Cymru.
Reason for decisions
(1-3) To ensure that Members of Democratic Services Committee had had
opportunity to share their viewpoints surrounding any proposed changes and reflect
discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the provisional Democratic Services Committee Forward
Work Programme for the 2025/2026 Municipal year be agreed.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report to allow for the Committee to have a
clearly structured programme of work to support their ongoing work.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the content of the report and proposed approach being undertaken in
becoming a 21st Century Democratic Services, including the roadmap within
Appendix A, be noted.
(2) T H A T the Committee, having considered if there were any additional areas
they would like to see within this roadmap in relation to the Democratic Services
function, identified that there should be a review as to how references were
presented to improve openness, transparency and ease of access to information.
(3) T H A T the Committee was assured that the Democratic Services function
had sufficient capacity, resource and skills to deliver the changes outlined within the
report
(4) T H A T a further update surrounding 21st Century Democratic Services be
reported in 12 months’ time highlighting progress to date, lessons learned and any
changes to the roadmap contained within Appendix A to the report.
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Reasons for decisions
(1) To apprise Members of developments within the Democratic Service’s
function.
(2) To reflect Members’ contributions of additional suggestions to the roadmap.
(3) To allow for the Committee to exercise its responsibility in ensuring oversight
surrounding resourcing within the Democratic Services function.
(4) To allow for the Committee to monitor and review the proposed roadmap
provided.
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents within the report and the work of the Heads of
Democratic Services Network be noted.
Reason for decision
To ensure Members of work being undertaken surrounding Democratic Services on
a national basis
RESOLVED that the public be excluded for the following items of business as they contain exempt information by virtue of Paragraph 12 and 21 of Parts 4 and 5 of the Local Government Act 1972.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to current Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Applications
Received
Baden Powell Primary School
Splott
03/02/2025
Bryn Deri Primary School
Radyr &
Morganstown
01/10/2024
Helen Francis
Cardiff West Community
High School x 2
Caerau
31/12/2024
15/10/2024
Ffederasiwn y Ddraig x2
Trowbridge
26/06/2025
06/10/2025
Glyncoed Primary School
Pentwyn
03/09/2025
Greenhill School
Rhiwbina
02/072025
Hywel Dda Primary School x 2
Ely
30/06/2025
03/09/2025
Lakeside Primary School
Cyncoed
01/09/2021
Ann Griffith
Lansdowne Primary School
Canton
01/09/2025
Pentyrch Primary School
Pentyrch & St
Fagans
23/10/2024
Peter Lea Primary School
Fairwater
13/10/2025
Springwood Primary School
Pentwyn
16/05/2025
Marinela Zagorscak
St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School
Butetown
09/092025
Marie Haggett
St Francis RC Primary School
Ely
07/03/2025
St Mellons C.I.W Primary School
Pontprennau & Old St Mellons
02/11/2025
Stacey Primary School
Adamsdown
26/02/2025
Hannah Morgan
The Saints Federation
Pentwyn
09/09/2025
Ton -Yr -Ywen Primary School
Heath
02/10/2025
Cllr Mike Ash-Edwards
Whitchurch Primary School
Whitchurch & Tongwynlais
18/09/2025
Shubnam Aziz
Willows High School
Splott
29/09/2024
Ysgol Glan Ceubal
LLandaff North
01/07/2025
John Fury
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern
Penylan
01/05/2025
Cllr Imran Latif
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
Llandaff North
01/05/2025
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch x 2
Canton
11/03/2025
25/06/2025
Deferred
Ysgol Gynradd Groes-Wen Primary School
Pentyrch &
St Fagans
31/01/2025
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad
Butetown
01/05/2025
Huw Williams
Ysgol Pencae
Llandaff
12/09/2024
Ysgol Y Wern
Llanishen
01/08/2025
The Committee received and considered applications to future vacancies against criteria, matching skills to vacancies. RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to
appoint the following:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Re-appointment
New Application Received
Albany Primary School
Plasnewydd
28/01/2026
Deferred
Ely and Caerau Children's Centre
Ely
26/11/2025
Bryony Lanham
Grangetown Primary School
Grangetown
26/11/2025
Pencaerau Primary School
Caerau
28/01/2026
Peter Lea Primary School
Fairwater
26/01/2026
Philip Bond
Radyr Comprehensive School
Radyr & Morganstown
26/01/2026
Caroline Taylor
Radnor Primary School
Canton
26/11/2025
20/12/2025
St Mary The Virgin C.I.W Primary School
Butetown
28/01/2026
Vanessa Leyshon
St Peter's R.C Primary School
Plasnewydd
22/02/2026
Cllr Mary McGarry
The Western Learning Campus
Caerau
08/01/2026
08/01/2026
Bianca Rees
Cllr Peter Bradbury
Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School
Heath
28/01/2026
Willows High School
Splott
31/01/2026
Cllr Edward Stubbs
Ysgol Y Wern
Llanishen
28/01/2026
Cllr Bethan Proctor
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Cardiff, Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Cardiff, Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Cardiff, Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED – T H A T, having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the
Public Protection Licensing Committee, and to the representations made at the
meeting, the driver in question was not a fit and proper person to hold a Vale of
Glamorgan Council Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s licence, and that a
full statement of reasons for this decision be provided to the driver.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and to discussions at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – T H A T under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972,
the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business
on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined
in Part 4 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Act, the relevant paragraphs of the
Schedule being referred to in brackets after the minute heading.
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No.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO S106 AGREEMENT:
5a. 24/02961/FUL – CATHAYS
Howells of Cardiff, Trinity Street, Cathays, CF10 1TT
Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement and amendment of condition 23 regarding external finishing materials.
5b. 24/02962/LBC – CATHAYS
Howells of Cardiff, Trinity Street, Cathays, CF10 1TT
Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.
The application was granted subject to the completion of a legal agreement, the conditions in section 13 and referral to Cadw, with an amendment to condition 16 regarding external finishing materials.
5c. 25/00437/FUL – PLASNEWYDD
195-197 City Road, Roath, CF24 3JB
Demolition of the existing 'Gaiety' building. Redevelopment for Housing Association apartments and ground floor commercial units. Associated front and back-of-house spaces, service spaces, external private resident amenity space and secure cycle storage (72 cycles).
(Cllr Wong left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest).
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement.
5d. 25/00727/FUL – CATHAYS
125-139 Queen Street, Cathays, CF10 2BJ
Remodelling and change of use of part of the existing building, with a new 3-storey extension plus roof-top pavilion (restaurant and sky-bar), comprising a hotel, enhancements to the external elevations of the building including renewed facade, new fenestration, external lighting; new hotel entrance; and ancillary facilities.
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED:
5e. Section 116 Stopping Up Highway at John Street
A small area of adopted highway required a retrospective stopping up to reflect what had been constructed as part of the approved planning application 19/01065/MJR.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
5f. Diversion of Public Footpath Lisvane No. 14
The joint application had been submitted by Bellway and Redrow to realign the Public Footpath through the new housing developments to accommodate the new route. Substantial development had already been completed across the two housing sites, therefore this was considered a retrospective stopping up and diversion of the Footpath. This application was considered necessary to bring the Definitive Map up to date and reflect what had been approved through the planning process.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
5g. Section 116 Braunton Crescent Stopping Up
Development had been substantially completed to demolish the Llanrumney
Play Centre and construct new residential dwellings along with a new play
centre. A section of adopted highway had been made redundant as part of
the scheme and required stopping up. To alter the highway record to reflect what was constructed and built in accordance to the approved planning, a stopping up of the adopted highway was deemed necessary.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
RESOLVED:
(1) Noted the update on the recruitment process for the vacancy for an Independent Member of Standards and Ethics Committee, as set out in the report and agreed to recommend to full council the appointment of the successful candidate, subject to references, on a six-year term.
(2) Agreed to recommend to full council the reappointment of the Independent Member, David Mills, for a further consecutive 4-year term of office with effect from 27th January 2026.
The recommendations were agreed upon by majority and the meeting moved on to Item 5.
RESOLVED: Noted the information set out in the report and points made by the Monitoring Officer.
The recommendations were agreed upon by majority and the meeting moved on to Item 7.
RESOLVED:
• Agreed the proposed amendments to the Local Resolution Protocol (Appendix B).
• Authorised the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Standards and Ethics Committee Chairperson, to:
(a) make any further amendments to the revised Local Resolution Protocol (Appendix B), which are agreed by the Committee, and submit the agreed revised Local Resolution Protocol to full Council for approval; and
(b) amend the Local Resolution Hearings Panel Procedure (Appendix C) and the Hearings Procedure for Ombudsman Referrals (Appendix D) to reflect the approved changes to the Local Resolution Protocol.
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Application 1
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received alleging that he refused to engage his meter or accept a card payment.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver acknowledged that he was working on the night of the alleged incident but stressed that he never refused to use the meter as he knew it was the law.
He acknowledged that the vehicle in the picture provided was his, but felt it showed that he wasn’t at the front of the rank. He did not recognise the witness as he took many fares every night. It was clarified that the witness’ statement said that the photo was of the driver leaving the rank rather than being parked there.
The driver added that he had been a taxi driver for nearly thirty years and was now a senior citizen, and followed the rules of the taxi rank. He had been a community leader for many years too. He rejected the suggestion in the witness’ statement that he had demanded £10 up front for a short fare, and refused payment by card. He emphasised that he had been driving taxis for a long time and wouldn’t risk his livelihood for a couple of pounds.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he preferred to take payment up front when people wanted to pay by card, and refunded them at the destination if the final total was less. This was in case the card was declined at the end of the journey, and he asked politely rather than demanding it. Members suggested that while asking for a small deposit was reasonable, taking the whole fare in advance was not.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that he caught taxis regularly because he worked in town. He often had issues with taxi drivers who either didn’t let him pay by card or tried to charge him to take his suitcase, but things had gotten better since the taxi wardens came in. On the night in question, he was directed to the vehicle by the warden and asked to go to Grangetown. After he had put his bags in the boot, the driver told him it would be £10.
The witness added that he immediately asked to use the meter instead because the normal fare was about £8, and the driver refused. He also said that he’d be paying by card, and the driver said ‘no card or no journey’. The witness decided that it wasn’t worth it and said he’d report him, got his bags out of the boot and took a photo of the taxi licence plate. He explained this to the taxi warden too, and they went to speak to the driver, who then left the rank.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the witness explained that he normally had a glass of wine after work, but only one. He also clarified that he had only added that he wanted to pay by card after the driver had refused to use the meter.
The driver denied the witness’ statement entirely and suggested that he didn’t allow passengers to put their bags in the boot before they had spoken at the window and agreed a fare. He was sure that he had not refused to use the meter or take a card payment, and did not recall the taxi warden speaking to him. Members asked how he could be sure of any of this if he didn’t remember the incident.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be suspended for 14 days.
(2)
Application 2
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
(3)
Application 3
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he had committed three speeding offences in 2023, which he had declared on his renewal application. Two of the offences had happened on the same day in February 2023, the day after he had received some bad personal news which had distracted him from his driving.
Members asked why he had only declared the offences upon renewal in August 2025. The driver responded that he wasn’t aware that was part of the conditions of his licence, but knew now.
Members asked if he had received any support during the difficult time in his personal life, and how he would react to similar circumstances now. The driver explained that it was hard to stop working for more than a day or two, but he would go and see his doctor if it was really affecting him.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(4)
Application 4
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he had been a taxi driver since 2008 and took the responsibilities of his role seriously, and treated the public with respect. He understood the authority’s concern over his fitness due to his speeding offences but felt he was a fit and proper person to drive a taxi.
The driver explained that two of the offences were at the same location, when the speed limit on a road near him had changed from 40mph to 30mph. He acknowledged that it was his responsibility to ensure he was aware of all speed limits, and added that he had been driving privately rather than with a passenger in his taxi on all three occasions. He also added that he had received a previous complaint about parking, when he was in a rush to get to his mosque and parked on private property nearby.
He understood the council’s policy on taxi licensing and hoped that it could be taken into account that all three offences had occurred in a short period of time, between December 2024 and April 2025. He didn’t want to make excuses but had been going through a particularly stressful time. He was familiar with the roads in Cardiff and felt he was a safe driver who treated his customers well and undertook school run contracts. He was working to support his wife and children, and asked that the Sub Committee give him another chance.
Members asked whether the driver had notified his insurance company about the points, and heard that he had.
The driver’s solicitor added that he believed his client had addressed the licensing authority’s concerns, and that on balance he was a fit and proper person to continue driving a taxi. Two of the speeding offences had occurred in the same area within a week of each other, which he felt offered some mitigation as the driver might not have been aware of the first offence when the second happened. He had driven taxis for 17 years, and there had been no further issues of any kind since the third speeding offence.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared ten penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that one of the speeding offences had been in Pontypridd in in December last year, when the weather was very bad. He had only recently started driving taxis again after renting them out for some time.
Members queried why one of the offences had resulted in four penalty points rather than the usual three. The driver was not sure, adding that he only became aware of it when he came to renew. He didn’t go to court and had not yet paid the fine, but would do so because he accepted that he was speeding.
Members asked if he had paid the previous fine as well. The Legal Officer clarified that both convictions were on the same day, so he would have received the fines at the same time.
Members queried the previous complaints the driver had received regarding the condition of vehicles for which he was the proprietor. The Legal Officer clarified that previous complaints were not relevant to this hearing.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(6)
Application 6
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared six penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he had unintentionally driven a car without insurance, not realising that he was not covered to do so. He had two different types of insurance from the same company, one of which was fine to drive the vehicle and the other one that wasn’t. It was a stupid mistake and one that wouldn’t happen again. He had been driving since 2017 and this was the first issue he’d had.
The Chair clarified that due to a recent change in the law he would not be able to drive any car regardless of comprehensive insurance, only the named vehicle.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(7)
Application 7
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver clarified that he now had six points as three had expired in August. The offences had occurred in 2022 and 2023, and two of them were in 20mph zones when he had been going under 30mph. He had since upgraded his car to one with a speed limiter that was easier to keep within the limit.
He didn’t feel he was a reckless driver and had not had any other incidents in the last two years, and had declared the offences on his renewal application. He understood that it was his responsibility to stick to the rules and ensure he was aware when they changed.
Members asked why he didn’t declare the convictions until 2024. The driver responded that he didn’t realise he had to at the time.
The driver clarified that he did have a BTEC qualification, contrary to the papers provided, and was first issued a taxi licence in 1999 rather than 1980.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared six penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he used to buy and re-sell cars, and was in Caerphilly at the time. His car was slightly damaged so he used a different one for the journey, and made sure to get himself insured on it. He forgot to take himself off the insurance, and the car was later used by someone else who was caught speeding. He was advised that he was unlikely to win the case in court as he didn’t know who the driver was, so he accepted the punishment. However, he was able to show that he was in Wolverhampton and not where the offence was committed.
Members explained that the Sub Committee was only able to go on what the court had said. Members asked if the offence had taken place in his taxi, and heard that it hadn’t.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(9)
Application 9
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he had had a clean licence for many years but had received nine points in the last six months. He worked for Uber and got a job through on the app, taking a fare to town via Cathedral Road. He was then offered a job on Westgate Street and did a U-turn, and his phone fell on the floor of his vehicle because the holder was broken. When his car was stopped at a red light, he leant down and picked up the phone to put it back in the holder. A cyclist next to him recorded this on a camera on their helmet, and reported him for using his phone while driving.
He had tried to fight the decision but the authorities told him that he should have known better as a professional driver. He emphasised that he never used his phone while driving, and didn’t even answer it over Bluetooth when he had a passenger. He felt it would have been much riskier to leave the phone on the floor as it was connected to a charger and the cable was next to the pedals. The court had made their judgement and fined him more than £700. He went to a solicitor who advised that he was unlikely to win on appeal, so he took the points and the fine.
Members queried the second offence, which the driver clarified was for doing 26mph in a 20mph zone in Coryton. Members asked what he would do if the same thing happened again, and heard that he would pull over and turn the engine off before touching his phone.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(10)
Application 10
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared 24 points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver apologised for the number of points and explained that he wasn’t working as a taxi driver since 2017. He had a job in Cwmbran and his daily commute was on the M4, and at the time he didn’t realise that the limit had changed to 50mph. He tended to rush home at 8pm each day to see his child before bed, and was clocked numerous times going between 50mph and 70mph in the 50mph zone.
He added that the letters making him aware of this went to the transport manager of the company he worked for, because the vehicle was registered to the company, and he wasn’t told. He argued his case in court and was given a total of 31 points, seven of which had since expired. He apologised for the offences and noted that in court the judge had not deemed him to be a dangerous driver. His insurance costs had gone up hugely since.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver explained that all the offences were caught by the same camera on the M4. He had renewed his licence several times since 2017 as a backup in case he lost his job. He had not declared the offences when they happened because he wasn’t driving his taxi at the time, so it didn’t occur to him to inform the licensing authority. He added that he had not received any complaints from members of the public when he was driving taxis between 2011 and 2017, and felt he was a fit and proper person.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
(11)
Application 11
This item was deferred to the next meeting.