Minutes:
The following is a summary of the discussion held in Part II.
Following introductions and confirmation that all parties had received a copy of the paperwork, the Licensing Officer introduced the report.It was explained that an application for a private hire driver (PHD) licence had been made and that Members had to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to be granted a PHD licence in light of relevant convictions from 2015 and that it had not been 10 years since the conviction, as per the guidance on convictions and cautions. Furthermore, a false declaration was made on the application form where it was stated that no other application had been made with any other licensing authority.
Options available to the Sub-Committee were outlined and Members were reminded that it was the applicant’s responsibility to ensure information provided to the licensing team was correct and accurate.
The Applicant was in attendance with his representative and made representations as to why he was applying for a PHD licence. Copies of two references in support of the application were submitted to the Sub-Committee. The Applicant explained that he understood the duty of care drivers had towards their passengers and whilst acknowledging he had made mistakes in the past, these should not stop him from being granted a licence as he was now a reformed character. Details of the Applicant’s current employment and family circumstances were noted.
The Sub-Committee considered all the written information and verbal representations made at the hearing and
Resolved - That Applicant Reference 04-21 be refused a private hire driver licence.