Decision
Analysis
outcome: The driver's combined license was revoked.
summary: The decision to revoke a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver's license due to serious allegations.
topline: The Officer Decision has decided to revoke a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver's license due to serious allegations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the livelihood of the driver and potential impact on their income.
affected_stakeholders: ["Combined hackney carriage/private hire driver", "Council", "Chair of Licensing and Regulatory Committee"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1368
Decision Maker: Officer Decision
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: A serious allegation has been received by the Council against a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver. The allegations mean that the driver is not able to meet the criteria to hold a license within the Councils Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy therefore the drivers combined license was revoked. No alternative options were considered. The Chair of Licensing and Regulatory Committee was consulted.
Content: A serious allegation has been received by the Council against a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver. The allegations mean that the driver is not able to meet the criteria to hold a license within the Councils Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy therefore the drivers combined license was revoked. No alternative options were considered. The Chair of Licensing and Regulatory Committee was consulted. To revoke the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire driver’s licence. Reason: A serious allegation was receieved which meant the driver failed to meet the critera to hold a licence.
Date of Decision: May 12, 2025