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RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
The Chair, Sub-Committee members, officers, license holder and Police representative introduced themselves. The Clerk to the Sub-Committee explained the procedures to be followed by the Sub-Committee.
Licence holder – JD/01/25 Mr R Bowen, Dyfed-Powys Police The Licencing Officer presented her report and as the licence holder had 11 penalty points, the Sub-committee was asked to consider JD/01/25 under the Authority’s Suitability Policy. The Sub-Committee noted the statement from the licence holder and the references from customers contained in the agenda. There were no questions to the officer. The licence holder, JD/01/25 explained the circumstances around the incidents. The Police Licencing Officer explained the offences which took place in November 2024 and April 2025. He advised that the Police Authority had not made any recommendations to the Sub-Committee but to merely provide it with relevant information. He advised that officers had not provided the time of the incidents or traffic conditions, when the incidents occurred. The licence holder advised that the roads were very quiet. In response to a question the licence holder advised that the member of the public was not on the zebra crossing when he had reached that point. In response to a question from the Sub-Committee the licence holder indicated that he would undertake training if the Sub-Committee was minded to require this. The Licencing Officer advised the Sub-Committee that if it was minded to require the license holder to undertake training, the Licencing Authority would advise the licence holder of approved courses. The Sub-Committee withdrew to consider, in private, the application and the evidence they had heard, with the support of the Clerk. On their return the Chair announced their decision. In reaching the decision members took into account the relevant written and verbal representations. The Chair advised that the licence holder could retain their licence subject to them completing an appropriate training course within a reasonable timeframe of receiving details of such courses from the Licencing Authority. Resolved Reason for decision That JD/01/25 is to successfully undertake, within a reasonable timescale, an appropriate driver safety course, as agreed with them by the Licensing Authority. To ensure they are “fit and proper” and “safe and suitable” to hold a licence. The Chair thanked all parties for attending the meeting.
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