Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Application to Renew a Dual Drivers Licence (DP/2019/01)
The purpose of this report is to inform
Members of an application to renew a dual hackney carriage /
private hire driver’s licence, where convictions recorded
against the applicant, who has been invited to today’s
hearing, calls into question whether they remain a ‘fit and
proper’ person to hold a licence.
Minutes:
RESOLVED that, based on the information provided to the Panel, having considered the Applicant’s previous convictions and taking into account Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council’s conviction guidelines approved by the Licensing Committee in November 2016, the dual hackney carriage / private hire driver’s licence be granted for 12 months, the licence to be suspended for a period of 28 days and the licence holder to be given a formal written warning.
NOTE: the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Panel.