Due to the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 only parties to the hearing are permitted to address the sub-committee (through their representative as appropriate).
Minutes:
The purpose of the meeting was to determine whether the driver named in the Officer’s report is a fit and proper person to continue to be licensed as a hackney carriage driver and to determine whether any further action against their licence should be taken.
The driver was present at the meeting. An acquaintance of the driver also attended in support of the driver.
The Licensing Officer presented the report and advised the options available to the Sub Committee.
The Licensing Officer responded to a question from the Chair regarding statutory training for drivers.
The driver had no questions for the Licensing Officer.
The driver addressed the Sub Committee and explained the circumstances of the matters set out in the Officer’s report.
The driver answered questions from each member of the Sub Committee.
The Chair advised the driver that the Sub Committee would retire to make its decision which would be notified in writing to the driver within five working days.
The Chair thanked everyone present for attending the meeting.
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