APPLICATION FOR A HACKNEY/PRIVATE HIRE LICENCE
To consider
an application by Mr A
(separate
copy for sub-committee members only)
Decision:
That
the applicant is a fit and proper person to be issued with a hackney
vehicle/private hire driver's licence from Gwynedd Council.
Minutes:
• The person is a fit and proper person
• The person does not pose a threat to the public
• The public are safeguarded from dishonest persons
• Children and young people are protected
• The safeguarding of vulnerable persons
• The public have confidence in using licensed vehicles.
The Licensing
Officer presented a written report on an application received from Mr A for a
hackney carriage/private hire driver's licence. The Sub-committee was requested
to consider the application according to the DBS record, the guidelines on
criminal offences and relevant convictions. The Licensing Authority had
recommended that the Sub-committee should refuse the application.
The applicant was invited to expand on the application and provide
information about the background of the convictions on his licence and his
personal circumstances.
RESOLVED that the applicant was a fit and proper
person to be issued with a hackney/private hire vehicle driver's licence from
Cyngor Gwynedd.
In reaching their
decision, the Sub-committee had considered the following:
· The requirements of 'Cyngor Gwynedd's Licensing Policy
for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles'
· The applicant's application form
· The Licensing Department's report along with the DBS
statement
· The applicant's verbal representations
Specific consideration was given to the following matters:
Background
In November 2011,
the applicant had received 3 convictions:
·
using a car without
insurance contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 S.143 (2)). He received a fine
of £120 and an endorsement on his licence.
·
driving a car with excess
alcohol contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 S.5 (1) (A) He received a fine of
£120, costs of £85 and was disqualified from driving for 18 months
·
driving a car otherwise
than in accordance with the licence - that cannot be certified contrary to the
Road Traffic Act 1988 S.87(1). He received a fine of £40, an endorsement on his
licence and additional costs of £15.
In October 2013 the
applicant received a conviction for shoplifting contrary to the Theft Act 1968
S. 1 and failure to surrender to custody on the time noted, contrary to the
Bail Act 1976 S.6 (1). He was fined £50 with costs of £100 and additional costs
of £20.
In June 2014, he
received 3 convictions for;
·
resisting or obstructing a
Constable, contrary to the Police Act 1996 S.89 (2). He received a fine of £90
·
using a vehicle without
insurance, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 S.143 (2). He was fined £110,
costs of £85, and disqualified from driving for 12 months and additional costs
of £20.
·
driving otherwise than in
accordance with the licence, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 S.87(1). He
received a fine of £50 and an endorsement on his licence.
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