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Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interest. Minutes: In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, no interests were declared. |
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To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting(s) as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the General Licensing Committee held on 9 December, 2016, be agreed as a correct record. |
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Exclusion of the Public. PDF 70 KB Minutes: The Committee was requested to exclude the public from the
meeting during the consideration of the items of business identified in the
recommendations to the report on the grounds that it involved the likely
disclosure of exempt information as set out in the exclusion paragraph of 12A
of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to
Information)(Variation)(Wales) Order 2007, relevant to
the item of business as set out in the report. The Committee considered the Public Interest Test in
deciding to exclude the public from the meeting for the items of business where
the Public Interest Test was relevant, as set out in the report. It was RESOLVED that the public be excluded for the
following items of business. (CLOSED SESSION) |
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Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Application for the Grant of a Restricted Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence - AGB. Minutes: The Divisional Officer, Licensing, Food & Safety, detailed
the background in respect of AGB. GJ, Licensing Officer, Neath Port Talbot Council, referred to
his written statement and answered Members questions. AGB explained the circumstances of the caution and answered
Members questions. RESOLVED that AGB’s
application for the grant of a Restricted Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Driver’s Licence be REFUSED under
Sections 51 and 59 of the Local Government (Miscellanous
Provisions) Act 1976 Reason for Decision 1.
The
onus was on the Applicant to demonstrate that the applicant was a fit and
proper person to hold a licence. The Applicant had failed to satisfy the
Committee that they were a fit and proper person to hold a licence. 2.
On the
balance of probabilities that a refusal of the application was necessary in
order to safeguard vulnerable persons as the Committee were satisfied that the
Applicant’s conduct had been both negligent and irresponsible. 3.
The
Applicant had failed to satisfy the Committee that if a licence was granted,
that they did not pose a threat to the public. 4. The Applicant’s evidence at the hearing was at times contradictory to the evidence given. The explanations surrounding the application were not considered to be adequate. |
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Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Dual Badge Driver - Badge Number 2327 - ALD. Minutes: The Divisional Officer, Licensing, Food & Safety, detailed
the background in respect of ALD and answered Members questions. ALD explained the circumstances of the endorsements and answered
Members questions. RESOLVED that ALD
be issued with a strong warning letter and ALD’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s
Licence be SUSPENDED FOR ONE MONTH under
Section 61 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Reason for Decision 1.
The
Committee felt the applicant should be concentrating on his driving. 2.
The
Committee were concerned as to the Applicant’s attitude towards driving, as in
the past, their attitude appeared careless.
Taxi drivers hold a very responsible position by ensuring the public are
able to travel safely and securely. 3.
At a
previous General Licence Committee, the Committee decided to renew the
Applicant’s dual licence and provided the Applicant with an opportunity to prove themselves
following their traffic offences. The Applicant has not demonstrated to the
Committee that they have addressed their attitude towards traffic offences
particularly as passengers were on board. |
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Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence - ELL. Minutes: The Divisional Officer, Licensing, Food & Safety, detailed
the background in respect of ELL and answered Members’ questions. ELL explained the circumstances of the convictions and
answered Members questions. RESOLVED that; a) ELL’s
application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s
Licence be APPROVED under Section 51 and
59 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976; and b) ELL
be issued with a strong warning letter regarding
future conduct. |
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Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence - KMH. Minutes: The Divisional Officer, Licensing, Food & Safety, detailed
the background in respect of KMH. KMH explained the circumstances of the endorsements and
answered Members questions. RESOLVED that: a) KMH’s
application for the grant of a Restricted Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Driver’s Licence be APPROVED under
Section 51 and 59 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976; b) KMH be issued with a strong warning letter regarding future conduct. |
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Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence - MT. Minutes: The Divisional Officer, Licensing, Food & Safety, detailed
the background in respect of MT. MT explained the circumstances of the caution and answered
Members questions. RESOLVED that: a) MT’s
application for the grant of a Restricted Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Driver’s Licence be APPROVED under
Section 51 and 59 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976;
and b) MT be issued with a strong warning letter regarding future conduct. |