Issue - meetings

The Director of Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on changes to Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.  The Interim Licensing Manager explained that Officers would only be allowed to ask for a standard check unless taxi drivers were working with children or the vulnerable.  Licensing Officers were lobbying for this to be changed as the enhanced check gave valuable information about applicants on some occasions which helped to keep the public safe.  He was also seeking information about those who were working with children or vulnerable adults from the County Council.

The Committee decided to note the report as now detailed.

RESOLVED - that subject to consultation with the taxi trade, and further approval by Licensing Committee, clarification issued by the Criminal Records Bureau on entitlement to criminal record checks on taxi drivers and applicants,be noted.