Committee details

The Licensing Driver Panel is a sub-committee of the Licensing Committee and has these responsibilities:

·         Deciding on applications or renewals for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence when the relevant Officer refers them, especially if there are any convictions, cautions, warnings, ASBOs, or other relevant information based on the Council’s guidelines.

·         Reviewing Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licences, except for suspensions or revocations in urgent situations related to offences, investigations, or conduct before a full review.

·         Deciding on applications and renewals for a Private Hire Operator’s Licence when the relevant Officer refers them, particularly if the applicant has unspent convictions that would make them unsuitable or if deemed inappropriate by the Officer.

·         Reviewing Private Hire Operator Licences.

·         Deciding on applications or renewals for a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle licence when the relevant Officer refers them.

·         Reviewing Hackney Carriage/Private Hire vehicle licences.

The Licensing Driver Panel will have seven Elected Members from the Licensing Committee. At least three Members must be present for the Panel to meet.