URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1411

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to hold a licence within the Council's Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy therefore the driver’s combined licence was revoked.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to hold a licence within the Council's Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy therefore the driver’s combined licence was revoked.   No alternative options were considered.   The Chair of Licensing and Regulatory Committee was consulted To immediately revoke a combined hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence.   Reason: Following a serious allegation, the driver is not able to meet the criteria to hold a licence within the Council's Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Policy.

Date of Decision: February 16, 2026