Issue - meetings

The Chairman of the Task and finish group submitted a report summarising the first stages of a review of Taxi Licensing in East Herts, the detail of which, was set out in the report now submitted.

In response to a query regarding consultation processes, the Head of Community Safety and Health Services stated that there was an active Taxi Driver Association which would be contacted and any independent taxi drivers would also be invited to future meetings.

In response to a query concerning “fly parking”, the Head of Community Safety and Health Services stated that this was an issue which the Council would be reviewing.

The Committee noted the report and agreed the scope of the review.

RESOLVED – that (A) the scoping document for the review of Taxi Licensing in East Herts be agreed; and

(B)   the Task and Finish Group report back to Community Scrutiny Committee in November, 2012.