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APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence. Minutes: Everyone
was welcomed to the meeting by the Chair, Councillor Eryl Jones-Williams. The
panel and the officers were introduced to everyone present. No
apologies were presented |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive
any declaration of personal interest. Minutes: No
declarations of personal interest were received from any members present. |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any
items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for
consideration. Minutes: None to
note |
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EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC The
Chairman shall propose that the press and public be excluded from the meeting
during the discussion on the following items due to the likely disclosure of
exempt information as defined in paragraph 12, Part 4, Schedule 12A of the
Local Government Act 1972. This paragraph should apply because the individuals
in question are entitled to privacy and there is no overriding public interest
that requires the disclosure of personal information relating to those
individuals, nor their identity. Consequently, the public interest in
maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the
information. Minutes: RESOLVED to
exclude the press and public from the meeting during the discussion on the
following items because of the likely disclosure of exempt information as
defined in paragraphs 12 and 13, Part 4, Schedule 12A of the Local Government
Act 1972. These paragraphs apply because the individuals in question are
entitled to privacy and there is no overriding public interest that requires
the disclosure of personal information relating to those individuals, nor their
identities. Consequently, the public interest in maintaining the exemption
outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. With the
applicant's consent, Councillor Angela Russell (reserve member for the
Licensing Sub-committee) was allowed to observe the meeting in order to
familiarise herself with the procedure for a hearing. |
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APPLICATION FOR A HACKNEY/PRIVATE HIRE LICENCE To consider
an application by Mr A (separate
copy for sub-committee members only) Minutes: a)
The
Licensing Officer presented the written report on the application received from
Mr A for a new hackney/private hire driver’s licence. It was explained that a statement of
convictions had been submitted, and due to the fact that the crimes remained
relevant to the licensing field, the Committee was requested to consider the
application in accordance with the DBS record, and in accordance with the
guidance on relevant crimes and convictions. It was highlighted that the
applicant was a courteous person, that he had kept his appointments and had
been prepared to disclose personal information and had collaborated with the
department. It was also noted that he
had a clean driving licence since 2011. b) The
applicant was invited to expand on his application. It was acknowledged that
the crimes disclosed were correct. He elaborated that he was looking for less
laborious work as he was getting older and he noted that he had been offered a
job with a local taxi company. Supporting Mr A’s application was the Owner of
the Taxi Company and he confirmed that he had known the applicant for some
years and that he had a job available for Mr A should the licence be approved. c) The
applicant and the Taxi Company owner withdrew from the chamber while the
Sub-committee members discussed the application. ch) After
detailed consideration, the Sub-committee decided that the applicant was a
suitable person to be granted a hackney/private hire licence and the
application was approved. The Sub-committee felt that the crimes were
historical and that they had occurred outside the timescales included in the
relevant guidelines. The Sub-committee was grateful to the applicant for his
willingness to collaborate with the department and to the owner of the company
for his support. The applicant was wished well in his new post. RESOLVED to approve Mr A’s application for a
hackney/private hire driver’s licence. |