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RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties together with the reports and written submissions. The Sub-Committee was tasked with deciding whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee, in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Regarding the most recent conviction, the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name, indicate that it is not within those Policies for the Sub-Committee to refuse the application as the time period for refusal has expired. The Policies also state that the Sub-Committee must treat Cautions in exactly the same way as convictions. Although that issue has yet to be disposed of formally, the Sub-Committee is satisfied with the explanation provided for this incident and does not consider that there should be adverse consequences for the applicant as a result. The Sub-Committee considers that the applicant and his prospective employer have provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to treat he applicant as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. This is subject to a satisfactory medical certificateform being received from the applicant’s GP. Unless and until that is received the licence cannot be issued and the applicant should be aware that the applicant cannot drive. The applicant should also be aware of the possibility, if not likelihood, of being subject to spot checks, but the Sub-Committee notes that the applicant volunteered willingness for this in the representations the applicant made. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved subject to the completion of a satisfactory medical.
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant ws a fit and proper person to be granted a licence, with protection of the public being its primary consideration. The Sub-Committee must have regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name. It is well within the Policies of the Sub-Committee to refuse the application. In accordance with its Policies, the earliest the applicant would be eligible to apply for a licence is 2029. The Sub-Committee must be satisfied that the applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to consider departing from its Policies. The Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from its policy and grant a licence earlier. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that the incident was a one-off and entirely out of character. The Sub-Committee accepts the explanation provided by the applicant as to the circumstances of the incident. The Sub-Committee makes a finding that there are such exceptional circumstances. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being the issue of public safety, and given the test it sets itself, the Sub-Committee considers it is entitled to find that the applicant is a fit and proper person, or safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. This is still subject to satisfactory provision of the outstanding medical certificate and successful completion of the knowledge test. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. DECISION That the Application be approved subject to a satisfactory medical and knowledge test.
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee is tasked with deciding whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to continue to hold a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has as its primary consideration public safety. The Sub-Committee has taken into account all matters pertaining to the applicant which are before it. Having regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Licensees, and its own Policy, it is well within the powers of the Sub-Committee to act so as to revoke the driver’s licence with immediate effect, although the conviction in question is not specified in either Policy. Whilst the Sub-Committee should follow its own policies, it is still open to the Sub-Committee to depart from its own policy where it is considered there are sufficiently persuasive reasons. The driver has provided sufficient information and clarification to the Sub-Committee so that the Sub-Committee can consider departing from its own policy. Part of the mitigation that the Sub-Committee accepts is the support that is now available to the driver. As stated above, the Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been about whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from itspolicy and allow the licence to continue. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that there are such exceptional circumstances in this case. The Sub-Committee finds that the Licensing Team and the Police have acted entirely properly in bringing this matter to the Council’s attention. However, the driver has addressed all concerns that the Sub-Committee may have had. The Sub-Committee therefore finds that the driver continues to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to continue to be licensed by the Council. No action is to be taken against the driver’s licence, which can continue. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has considered the application and all representations made before it from all parties. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Whilst it would be within the Sub-Committee’s own policies to refuse the application as premature, given the deadlines in the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants, and its own Policy with the same name, the Sub-Committee notes the absence of formal representations by the Police and also the plausible explanation provided by the applicant about the offence in issue. The applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to depart from its Policies. The applicant has presented as being a person who the Sub-Committee’s considers merits consideration as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. There are exceptional circumstances for the Sub-Committee to depart from its policy. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being that of public safety, it is considered that this is notin this case in issue and the Sub-Committee considers the applicant to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
There were no Declarations of Interest made.
The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2024 be approved subject to the following amendment: That the move to private session was seconded by Councillor Tony Wilcox and not Councillor Mark Carter as reported.
The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration for the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties together with the reports and written submissions. The Sub-Committee was tasked with deciding whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee, in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Regarding the most recent conviction, the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name, indicate that it is not within those Policies for the Sub-Committee to refuse the application as the time period for refusal has expired. The Policies also state that the Sub-Committee must treat Cautions in exactly the same way as convictions. Although that issue has yet to be disposed of formally, the Sub-Committee is satisfied with the explanation provided for this incident and does not consider that there should be adverse consequences for the applicant as a result. The Sub-Committee considers that the applicant and his prospective employer have provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to treat he applicant as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. This is subject to a satisfactory medical certificateform being received from the applicant’s GP. Unless and until that is received the licence cannot be issued and the applicant should be aware that the applicant cannot drive. The applicant should also be aware of the possibility, if not likelihood, of being subject to spot checks, but the Sub-Committee notes that the applicant volunteered willingness for this in the representations the applicant made. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved subject to the completion of a satisfactory medical.
Having convened in private session under the terms of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Sub-Committee considered comments from Mr Nigel Lewis, Dyfed-Powys Police Licensing Officer, on the report by the Lead Licensing Officer regarding the Combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence of Mr MH. The applicant was present at the Hearing and was provided the opportunity to present his case to the Sub-Committee. The Solicitor outlined the options for consideration by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its consideration of the matter and the representations submitted. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties together with the reports and written submissions. The Sub-Committee was tasked with deciding whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee, in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Regarding the most recent conviction, the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name, indicate that it is not within those Policies for the Sub-Committee to refuse the application as the time period for refusal has expired. The Policies also state that the Sub-Committee must treat Cautions in exactly the same way as convictions. Although that issue has yet to be disposed of formally, the Sub-Committee is satisfied with the explanation provided for this incident and does not consider that there should be adverse consequences for the applicant as a result. The Sub-Committee considers that the applicant and his prospective employer have provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to treat he applicant as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. This is subject to a satisfactory medical certificateform being received from the applicant’s GP. Unless and until that is received the licence cannot be issued and the applicant should be aware that the applicant cannot drive. The applicant should also be aware of the possibility, if not likelihood, of being subject to spot checks, but the Sub-Committee notes that the applicant volunteered willingness for this in the representations the applicant made. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved subject to the completion of a satisfactory medical.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant ws a fit and proper person to be granted a licence, with protection of the public being its primary consideration. The Sub-Committee must have regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name. It is well within the Policies of the Sub-Committee to refuse the application. In accordance with its Policies, the earliest the applicant would be eligible to apply for a licence is 2029. The Sub-Committee must be satisfied that the applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to consider departing from its Policies. The Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from its policy and grant a licence earlier. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that the incident was a one-off and entirely out of character. The Sub-Committee accepts the explanation provided by the applicant as to the circumstances of the incident. The Sub-Committee makes a finding that there are such exceptional circumstances. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being the issue of public safety, and given the test it sets itself, the Sub-Committee considers it is entitled to find that the applicant is a fit and proper person, or safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. This is still subject to satisfactory provision of the outstanding medical certificate and successful completion of the knowledge test. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. DECISION That the Application be approved subject to a satisfactory medical and knowledge test.
Having convened in private session under the terms of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Sub-Committee considered comments from Mr Nigel Lewis, Dyfed-Powys Police Licensing Officer, on the report by the Lead Licensing Officer regarding the Combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence of Mr TA. The applicant was present at the Hearing and was provided the opportunity to present his case to the Sub-Committee. The Solicitor outlined the options for consideration by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its consideration of the matter and the representations submitted. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant ws a fit and proper person to be granted a licence, with protection of the public being its primary consideration. The Sub-Committee must have regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney & Private Hire Trades, and its own Policy with the same name. It is well within the Policies of the Sub-Committee to refuse the application. In accordance with its Policies, the earliest the applicant would be eligible to apply for a licence is 2029. The Sub-Committee must be satisfied that the applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to consider departing from its Policies. The Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from its policy and grant a licence earlier. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that the incident was a one-off and entirely out of character. The Sub-Committee accepts the explanation provided by the applicant as to the circumstances of the incident. The Sub-Committee makes a finding that there are such exceptional circumstances. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being the issue of public safety, and given the test it sets itself, the Sub-Committee considers it is entitled to find that the applicant is a fit and proper person, or safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. This is still subject to satisfactory provision of the outstanding medical certificate and successful completion of the knowledge test. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. DECISION That the Application be approved subject to a satisfactory medical and knowledge test.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee is tasked with deciding whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to continue to hold a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has as its primary consideration public safety. The Sub-Committee has taken into account all matters pertaining to the applicant which are before it. Having regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Licensees, and its own Policy, it is well within the powers of the Sub-Committee to act so as to revoke the driver’s licence with immediate effect, although the conviction in question is not specified in either Policy. Whilst the Sub-Committee should follow its own policies, it is still open to the Sub-Committee to depart from its own policy where it is considered there are sufficiently persuasive reasons. The driver has provided sufficient information and clarification to the Sub-Committee so that the Sub-Committee can consider departing from its own policy. Part of the mitigation that the Sub-Committee accepts is the support that is now available to the driver. As stated above, the Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been about whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from itspolicy and allow the licence to continue. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that there are such exceptional circumstances in this case. The Sub-Committee finds that the Licensing Team and the Police have acted entirely properly in bringing this matter to the Council’s attention. However, the driver has addressed all concerns that the Sub-Committee may have had. The Sub-Committee therefore finds that the driver continues to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to continue to be licensed by the Council. No action is to be taken against the driver’s licence, which can continue. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
Having convened in private session under the terms of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Sub-Committee considered comments from Mr Nigel Lewis, Dyfed-Powys Police Licensing Officer, on the report by the Lead Licensing Officer regarding the Combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence of Mr JM. The applicant was present at the Hearing and was provided the opportunity to present his case to the Sub-Committee. The Solicitor outlined the options for consideration by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its consideration of the matter and the representations submitted. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has carefully considered all representations made before it from all parties, both written and spoken. The Sub-Committee is tasked with deciding whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to continue to hold a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has as its primary consideration public safety. The Sub-Committee has taken into account all matters pertaining to the applicant which are before it. Having regard to the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Licensees, and its own Policy, it is well within the powers of the Sub-Committee to act so as to revoke the driver’s licence with immediate effect, although the conviction in question is not specified in either Policy. Whilst the Sub-Committee should follow its own policies, it is still open to the Sub-Committee to depart from its own policy where it is considered there are sufficiently persuasive reasons. The driver has provided sufficient information and clarification to the Sub-Committee so that the Sub-Committee can consider departing from its own policy. Part of the mitigation that the Sub-Committee accepts is the support that is now available to the driver. As stated above, the Sub-Committee’s main deliberation has been about whether there are exceptional circumstances to depart from itspolicy and allow the licence to continue. The Sub-Committee is satisfied that there are such exceptional circumstances in this case. The Sub-Committee finds that the Licensing Team and the Police have acted entirely properly in bringing this matter to the Council’s attention. However, the driver has addressed all concerns that the Sub-Committee may have had. The Sub-Committee therefore finds that the driver continues to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to continue to be licensed by the Council. No action is to be taken against the driver’s licence, which can continue. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has considered the application and all representations made before it from all parties. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Whilst it would be within the Sub-Committee’s own policies to refuse the application as premature, given the deadlines in the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants, and its own Policy with the same name, the Sub-Committee notes the absence of formal representations by the Police and also the plausible explanation provided by the applicant about the offence in issue. The applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to depart from its Policies. The applicant has presented as being a person who the Sub-Committee’s considers merits consideration as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. There are exceptional circumstances for the Sub-Committee to depart from its policy. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being that of public safety, it is considered that this is notin this case in issue and the Sub-Committee considers the applicant to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
Having convened in private session under the terms of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Sub-Committee considered comments from Mr Nigel Lewis, Dyfed-Powys Police Licensing Officer, on the report by the Lead Licensing Officer regarding the Combined Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Driver’s Licence of Mr MR. The applicant was present at the Hearing and was provided the opportunity to present his case to the Sub-Committee. The Solicitor outlined the options for consideration by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its consideration of the matter and the representations submitted. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed and the Chair presented the decision. RESOLVED The Sub-Committee has considered the application and all representations made before it from all parties. The Sub-Committee must decide whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. The Sub-Committee in deciding this has public safety as its primary consideration. Whilst it would be within the Sub-Committee’s own policies to refuse the application as premature, given the deadlines in the relevant sections of the Council’s adopted Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants, and its own Policy with the same name, the Sub-Committee notes the absence of formal representations by the Police and also the plausible explanation provided by the applicant about the offence in issue. The applicant has provided sufficiently persuasive reasons for the Sub-Committee to depart from its Policies. The applicant has presented as being a person who the Sub-Committee’s considers merits consideration as a fit and proper person to be granted a licence. There are exceptional circumstances for the Sub-Committee to depart from its policy. The primary concern of the Sub-Committee being that of public safety, it is considered that this is notin this case in issue and the Sub-Committee considers the applicant to be a fit and proper person, safe and suitable, to be granted a licence, and the application is granted. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be approved
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