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The Director of Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking delegation to him of the power to suspend a taxi driver’s licence or taxi vehicle proprietor’s licence, and to require the return of the licences, badges, roof light and taxi licence plate, in appropriate circumstances, pending resolution of concerns over information received, whether or not the information leads to reference to Licensing Sub-Committee of a report on such licences, that includes a recommendation from Officers for revocation of the licence.  The report gave details of a recent example where non-conviction information had been received about a taxi driver.  The Interim Licensing Manager explained that the powers were sought to help keep the public safe.

The Committee decided to approve the delegation of the powers as detailed below.

RESOLVED - that the additional powers to suspend a taxi driver’s licence or taxi vehicle proprietor’s licence as detailed in the report now submitted be delegated to the Director of Neighbourhood Services in consultation with the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Licensing Committee and the Executive Member for Community Safety and Environment.