Issue - meetings
Minor amendments to Licensing policy, guidance and conditions for private hire and taxis operating within the borough of Cheltenham
Meeting: 15/09/2015 - Cabinet (Item 6)
PDF 76 KBReport of the Cabinet Member Development and Safety
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT
1. the proposed changes to the current taxi and private hire licensing policy be noted; and
2. the proposed changes be approved for consultation.
Minutes:
The Cabinet Member Development and Safety, Councillor McKinlay, introduced the report. The report explained that the council has a statutory duty to ensure all of its licensed drivers are, and remain, fit and proper people. The council is committed to keeping its policies under review to ensure they continue to be effective and comply with the latest guidance and national best practice. This report was seeking permission from Cabinet to approve minor changes to the council’s taxi and private hire licensing policy for consultation.
He highlighted the proposed requirement for all licensed drivers to undertake safeguarding training and this would enable them to assist the authorities in identifying any relevant activities and equip themselves against any false allegations.
RESOLVED THAT
1. the proposed changes to the current taxi and private hire licensing policy be noted; and
2. the proposed changes be approved for consultation.