To consider a report that seeks minor amendments to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy.

The Committee considered a report that sought agreement for minor amendments to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy.  The Principal Licensing Officer advised the Committee that the changes related to:

·         Driver licence periods;

·         The use of CCTV equipment;

·         Driver Standards Agency Practical Driving Tests; and

·         Child Sexual Exploitation Training.

Resolved:

i)       That the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2013 be amended as set out in ‘Appendix A – Supporting Information to Report’ to the submitted report; and

ii)      that these changes take immediate effect.