Issue - meetings

The Director of Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on feedback from a consultation with the licensed taxi trade on whether a fare increase was appropriate.

A meeting had been held with representatives of the taxi trade to discuss a possible fare increase because of the rise in fuel prices.  However, the representatives had felt such a rise would further damage trade which had been adversely affected by the economic downturn.  They had asked for a further consultation in January 2012.

Members noted the comments of the taxi trade and decided to receive the report.

RESOLVED – the report be received.