To consider the submitted report setting out the new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy referred to as ‘The Policy’. 

The Committee considered the submitted report which set out a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy.  It was noted that this Policy would amend and replace the existing Policy.

At the meeting representations were received from Jacqui Nickels from Torbay United Licensed Drivers Association, Mr Ray Hall from Torbay Licensed Taxi Association, Jud Boyle from Torbay Cab Company and

Mr Le Huray from Torbay Taxis.

Resolved:

That

1)    the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, as set out in Appendix 8 to the submitted report, be approved, with the following amendment:

That the age of the vehicles remain at 4 years and less than 50,000 miles.

2)    the Chairman of the Licensing Committee write a letter to Highways and Spatial Planning expressing the Licensing Committee’s concern regarding the current lack of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging points; and

3)    the Licensing Officer initiate a consultation with Private Hire Vehicle owners on the introduction of card machines.