Issue - meetings

The Committee gave consideration to a report of the Trading Standards and Licensing Manager which informed members of the Government statutory guidance that required Local Authorities to conduct a Disclosure and Baring Service criminal records check every six months on licensed drivers.

Members were informed that the intention behind Government issuing the guidance was to improve the consistency of licensing policy and focused attention on protecting children and vulnerable adults. In order to comply with the guidance, the procedure required those who needed a DBS check to be registered for the online service which would be cheaper and a quicker option to conduct checks every six month rather than a full application being submitted each time. Members were informed that drivers would have 30 days from the date of the DBS to be registered for the online service.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The report be noted.

2.    The procedures as outlined in the report be approved.