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APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence. Minutes: None to note |
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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: It was RESOLVED to exclude the press and public from
the meeting during the discussion on the following items due to 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 applied as the
individuals in question were entitled to privacy and there was no overriding
public interest that required the disclosure of personal information relating
to those individuals, or their identities.
Consequently, the public interest in maintaining the exemption
outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information. |
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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) 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: 1.
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. She explained that the
decisions would be made in accordance with Gwynedd Council's licensing policy.
It was noted that the purpose of the policy was to set guidelines for the
criteria when considering the applicant's application, with the aim of
protecting the public by ensuring that: • 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 • Vulnerable persons are protected • The public have confidence in using licensed
vehicles APPLICATION FOR A HACKNEY / PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER’S LICENCE – Mr A The Licensing Officer presented a written
report on the application received from Mr A for a hackney/private hire vehicle
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 recommended that the Sub-committee
approved the application. The applicant was invited to expand on his
application and provide information about the background of the offences and
his personal circumstances. He explained that the conviction was for food
hygiene and that he had not offended before or subsequently. He noted that he
had a young family and needed an additional job that offered flexibility so he
could spend time with his family. He explained that he had experience of being
a carer and therefore understood the responsibilities
involved in being a fit and proper taxi driver and that a taxi company was
willing to employ him. RESOLVED that the
applicant was a fit and proper person to be issued with a hackney/private hire
vehicle driver's licence from Gwynedd Council. In reaching its decision, the Sub-committee considered
the following: ·
The requirements of
'Gwynedd Council's Licensing Policy for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire
Vehicles' ·
the applicant's application
form ·
the Licensing Department's
report and the DBS statement ·
the
applicant's verbal representations ·
The
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's guidelines Specific consideration was given to the
following matters: In January 2020, the applicant was found guilty by
North Wales Magistrates Court of breaching food hygiene regulation provisions,
contrary to Articles 14 (1) 16 18 (2) 18 (3) or 19 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002
General Food Regulations 2004. He received a fine of £330 as well as an
additional fee of £33.00 and costs of £150. Paragraph 2.4 of the Council's Policy was considered,
which states that when an applicant has a conviction(s) or there are other
related matter(s) to be considered in connection with that, the Council cannot
review the merits of the conviction or other matter. Paragraph 4.5 was
considered which states that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
(Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2002 allows the Sub-committee to consider all
convictions recorded against an applicant, whether spent or otherwise, under
the 1974 Act. Section 17 of the Policy addresses situations regarding breach of legislation, byelaw or licence conditions. It is noted that an applicant who has ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |