Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was to permit the continuation of the license with a warning.
summary: The decision at stake is the continuation of a Private Hire Driver's License under warning of potential formal action.
topline: The Licensing Sub-Committee has decided to permit the continuation of a Private Hire Driver's License under warning of potential formal action.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the potential safety of passengers and the reputation of the licensing authority.
affected_stakeholders: ["Licensing Sub-Committee", "Director of Public Health and Regulatory Services", "Licensing Officer", "License Holder's Counsel and Solicitor"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://n-somerset.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=155
Decision Maker: Licensing Sub-Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The representative of the Director of Public Health and Regulatory Services presented the report. The Sub-Committee heard the evidence presented by the Licensing Officer pertaining to the review of the Private Hire Driver’s Licence and considered all the evidence presented by the Licensing Officer and the Licence Holder’s Counsel and Solicitor. The Committee had regard to North Somerset’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, as well as the provisions of the Human Rights Act and Section 61(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, in considering the case at the Licensing Sub-Committee hearing. Resolved: that the Licensing Sub-Committeepermitted continuation of the Private Hire Driver’s License under the warning that further incidents may lead to formal action being taken.
Date of Decision: April 30, 2024