Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor V M Evans.

www.swansea.gov.uk/disclosuresofinterests

In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, the following interests were declared:

Councillor P Lloyd – Minute No.   – Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 – Application to Licence a Private Hire (Ford Transit) – David John Jones.

Councillor J P Curtice – Minute No. – 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 – JML.  Applicant is known to me.  Councillor J P Curtice left the meeting prior to consideration of the item.

Councillor D W Cole – Minute No. – 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 – JML.  Applicant is known to me.  Councillor J P Curtice left the meeting prior to consideration of the item.

To approve & sign the Minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the General Licensing Committee held on 12 February, 2016 be agreed as a correct record.

The Divisional Licensing Officer advised that an application to licence a

private hire vehicle had been received from Mr D J Jones.  The

vehicle was a White Ford Transit, registration mark BX10 LFB and was

capable of carrying seven passengers. 

The vehicle did not comply with the current licensing criteria set out by the

Authority due to its age. 

Members noted the inspections and documents, Department of Transport, Taxi and Private Hire Licensing: Best Practice Guidance: March 2010; and the legislation relating to the licensing of Private Hire Vehicles.

RESOLVED that the application made by Mr D J Jones for a private hire vehicle licence in respect of the white ford transit, vehicle registration mark BX10 LFB  BE APPOVED and renewed on merit.

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)

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing, detailed the background information in respect of JML.

JML outlined the background details and circumstances relating to the convictions and answered Members’ questions.

RESOLVED that JML’s application for a Restricted Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence BE APPROVED and a strong warning letter be issued regarding future conduct.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing, detailed the background information in respect of BLJD.

BLJD outlined the background details and circumstances relating to the convictions and answered Members’ questions.

RESOLVED that BLJD be issued with a strong warning letter regarding future conduct.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing, advised that RDC had failed to attend the meeting.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing outlined the background details in respect of RDC.

RESOLVED that:

a.     The matter be dealt with in RDC’s absence as there had been no explation for RDC’s non attendance.

b.    RDC’s application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence BE REFUSED.

Reason for Decision

Members felt that RDC’s history had evidenced contempt for anything legal or regulatory and they wished to adhere to their Policy in relation to 5 years clear of any convictions.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing, advised that CTH had failed to attend the meeting.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing outlined the background details in respect of CTH.

RESOLVED that:

a.     The matter be dealt with in CTH’s absence as there had been no explanation for CTH’s non attendance.

b.    CTH’s application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence BE REFUSED.

Reason for Decision

Members felt that RDC’s history had evidenced contempt for anything legal or regulatory and they wished to adhere to their Policy in relation to 5 years clear of any convictions.

The Divisional Officer, Food Safety and Licencing, outlined the background details in respect of CTH.

CTH outlined the background details and circumstances relating to the convictions and answered Members’ questions.

RESOLVED that CTH’s application for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence BE APPROVED/REFUSED.

Reason for Decision

Members felt that CTH was not a fit and proper person due to the number of offences.