Decision details

To approve the 'Partitions or screens in Hackney Carriages or Private Hire Vehicles’ policy for consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Cyber, Regeneration and Commercial Income

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To approve the 'Partitions or screens in Hackney Carriages or Private Hire Vehicles’ policy for consultation.

Reasons for the decision:

To support the recovery of the licensed trade, promote good public health and provide the traveling public with confidence.

Alternative options considered:

Not to adopt this policy. However, for the reasons outlined in the report, the alternative is not advisable.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Due to the time sensitivities relating to this policy, a shorter than usual consultation of two weeks will be undertaken.

Consultees

Informal consultation with Members of the Licensing Committee in the formation of the proposed policy.

 

Contact: Louis Krog, Head of Public Protection and DEPLO 01242 264172 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 01/06/2020

Date of decision: 01/06/2020

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