DP-2023-27
The purpose of this report is to inform
Members of an application for a new Dual Driver’s licence,
which, due to information received calls in to question their
fitness and propriety to be a suitable person to hold such a
licence. As such, the application has been referred to this panel
for determination.
Minutes:
The Panel considered a report to inform them of an application for a new Dual Driver’s licence which, due to a conviction, called into question their fitness and propriety to be a suitable person to hold such a licence. As such the application was referred to the Panel for determination.
RESOLVED that, based on the information provided to the Panel, having taken into account the report written by the Officer, Officer recommendations, the Applicant’s comments and the Council's Statement of Fitness and Suitability, that on this occasion the Applicant is a fit and proper person and accordingly a licence be GRANTED for a period of one year to take effect from the date the Applicant’s current private hire driver suspension by Tameside Council expires with the licence to be renewed for a further two years if no further issues arise in the meantime.
NOTE:
1. The Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Panel.
2. A copy of the decision letter which was not attached at appendix 12.2 of the report was presented to the Panel by the Officer.