Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Application to Renew a Dual Drivers Licence (DP/2018/27)
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:
Councillor Alexander left the meeting after hearing from all parties and before a decision was made. He took no part in the decision.
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 application for the renewal of a dual hackney carriage / private hire driver’s licence be granted subject to:-
1. The licence being suspended for a period of twelve months from 1st April 2018
2. The applicant applying within 28 days from 2nd October 2018 for a place on the taxi driver NVQ
3. The applicant being formally warned that all forms must be completed accurately
NOTE: the Applicant and his representative attended the meeting and addressed the Panel.