Licensing Committee - 11/01/2018

At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 11th January, 2018.

Present:-

Bailie Willie SAWERS

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 14th December, 2017 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Hunter declared a non-financial interest in relation to the item of business at Article VI(c) of this minute by virtue of the applicant and the family of the applicant being known to him in a personal capacity in the course of his duties as a Councillor and left the Chamber prior to its consideration, whereupon it was agreed that Councillor Alexander take the Chair for this item of business, the Depute Convener being not present. Councillor Hunter re-entered the Chamber prior to consideration of the item of business at Article VI(d) of this minute, whereupon he resumed the Chair.

Councillor Malone declared a non-financial interest in relation to the item of business at Article VI(c) of this minute by virtue of the applicant being known to him in a personal capacity and left the Chamber prior to its consideration.

Councillor Richardson declared a non-financial interest in relation to the item of business at Article IV(b)(2) of this minute by virtue of a member of family being in the employment of the applicant.

II MINUTE OF MEETING OF TAXI LIAISON GROUP

The minute of meeting of Taxi Liaison Group held on 6th December, 2016 was submitted and noted for information and record purposes, a copy of which is attached to this minute as (Appendix I).

III MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE

The minutes of meetings of Licensing Sub-Committee held on 7th December, 2017 and 14th December, 2017 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, copies of which are attached to this minute as (Appendices II and III).

IV CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) NEW APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.

MARKET OPERATOR - NEW APPLICATION

PERFORMING ANIMALS - NEW APPLICATION

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - NEW APPLICATIONS

TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION

(b) LATE HOURS CATERING - NEW APPLICATIONS

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

In the case of Application No 1, the Committee gave consideration to a letter of objection which had been submitted from the Planning Department relative to this application. Thereafter, having heard the applicant on their own behalf and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee noted that planning permission had still to be obtained and agreed that the application be granted, subject to the hours of operation of the licence being in accordance with those applied for.

In the case of Application No 2, the Committee agreed that consideration of this application be deferred to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018.

(c)                           TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE BOOKING OFFICE LICENCE - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

In the case of Application No 1, the Committee agreed that consideration of this application be deferred to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018.

(d) TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the application be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the Licensing Standards Officer and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be deferred to the meeting of this Committee to be held in March, 2018.

(e) PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

Reference was made to Article III(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 14th December, 2017, wherein it was agreed to defer consideration of the undernoted application for a Private Hire Car Licence to this meeting of the Committee to allow the applicant to attend.

In the case of this application, the Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused.

V HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006

(a)                           HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.

(b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

In the case of Application No 1, reference was made to Article IV(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 14th December, 2017, wherein it was agreed to defer consideration of the application to this meeting of the Committee to allow the applicant to attend. There was submitted a letter of information from the Private Sector Services Manager relevant to this application. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the Private Sector Services Manager, the applicant on their own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable, a representative of Environmental Health and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.

In the case of Application No 2, the Committee gave consideration to a letter of information which had been submitted by the Private Sector Services Manager relative to this application. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the Private Sector Services Manager, a representative of the Chief Constable, a representative of Environmental Health, an agent on behalf of the applicant, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.

In the case of Application No 3, the Convener agreed that this item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

Thereafter, having heard the Private Sector Services Manager, and the applicant on their own behalf, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

VI CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) LATE HOURS CATERING - NEW APPLICATIONS

Reference was made to Article V(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 14th December, 2017, wherein consideration of the application by Company F for a Late Hours Catering Licence was deferred to allow the applicant to submit supporting documentation.

There was submitted the original letter of objection from the Licensing Standards Officer relevant to this application, together with comments from the Environment Department.

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee gave consideration to the matter. Thereafter, having heard the Legal Officer and receiving confirmation that supporting documentation had not been submitted to the Council, the Committee agreed that the application was incompetent.

(b) LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE - UPDATE

Reference was made to Article V(e) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 5th October, 2017, wherein consideration of the application by Company M for a Late Hours Catering Licence was granted and the matter was to be recalled to this meeting for an update.

There was submitted the original letter of information from the Finance Department relevant to this application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and receiving confirmation that payments had not been maintained to the Council, the Committee agreed that a hearing be held in relation to the suitability of Company M to be the holder of a Late Hours Catering Licence at the meeting of the Committee on 1st March, 2018.

(c) SECOND HAND DEALER - NEW APPLICATION

Reference was made to Article V(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 14th December, 2017, wherein it was agreed to defer consideration of the application submitted by Ms L M for a Second Hand Dealer's Licence to this meeting of the Committee to allow the applicant to attend.

There was submitted an application by Ms L M for a Second Hand Dealer's Licence.

There were submitted original letters of observation from the Environment Department. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the observations. Thereafter, having heard a representative on behalf of the applicant and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be deferred to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018 to allow the applicant to be present.

(d) TAXI OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

There was submitted a request for variation from Mr J J in relation to his Taxi Operator's Licence.

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and, having heard the Legal Officer, agreed that consideration of the matter be deferred to the meeting of the Committee on 1st February, 2018 to allow the applicant to be present.

(e) TAXI OPERATOR - ELECTRIC VEHICLE - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted an application by Company P for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle.

The Committee gave consideration to the application. Thereafter, having heard the applicant on their own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the policy on granting corporate plates for electric vehicles not be applied on this occasion and that the application be granted for a period of six months until the meeting of this Committee to be held on 28th June, 2018 pending the outcome of a criminal investigation into a former director of Company P.

(f) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

(i) Reference was made to Article V(e) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 2nd November, 2017, wherein the Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr M A during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to this meeting of the Committee, to await the outcome of court proceedings.

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr M A during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence.

The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 29th March, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

(ii) Reference was made to Article V(e)(ii) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 2nd November, 2017, wherein the Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr M A during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to this meeting of the Committee, to await the outcome of court proceedings.

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr M A during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence.

The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 3rd May, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

(iii) Reference was made to Article V(d)(i) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 2nd November, 2017, wherein the Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr S A during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to this meeting of the Committee, to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr S A with immediate effect during the intervening period.

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr S A during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence.

The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr S A with immediate effect during the intervening period.

(iv) Reference was made to Article V(e)(iv) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 2nd November, 2017, wherein the Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr G B during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to this meeting of the Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings.

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr G B during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence.

The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 28th March, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

(v) There was submitted a letter of information from the PAM Group relevant to the fitness of Mr M D to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Licensing Office and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st March, 2018 to await the outcome of the medical examination and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr M D with immediate effect during the intervening period.

(vi) Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub‑Committee held on 7th December, 2017, wherein it was agreed to suspend the Taxi Drivers Licence held by Mr J M with immediate effect and to hold a hearing in relation to the fitness of Mr J M to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr J M during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable, the applicant on their own behalf, consideration of a letter of support which had been submitted by an agent on behalf of the licence holder and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 3rd May, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the immediate suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr J M during the intervening period.

(vii) Reference was made to Article II(a)(v) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub‑Committee held on 5th October, 2017, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr H O'S during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to allow Mr H O'S to attend the PAM Group for a medical to establish his medical fitness to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

Thereafter, having heard the licence holder on their own behalf and consideration of a letter of support which was tabled by the licence holder, a representative on behalf of the licence holder, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that no further action be taken.

(viii) Reference was made to Article V(k)(iv) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 5th October, 2017, wherein the Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr M T during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence to this meeting of the Committee, to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr M T with immediate effect during the intervening period.

There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr M T during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence.

The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard a representative of the Chief Constable, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018 to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver's Licence held by Mr M T with immediate effect during the intervening period.

(g) TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 7th September, 2017 wherein it was agreed to hold a hearing in relation to the fitness of Mr R A to be the holder of a Taxi Operator's Licence. There was submitted a letter of information from the Environmental Compliance Manager relevant to the fitness of Mr R A to be the holder of a Taxi Operator's Licence, together with a report which had been received from the PAM Group on the medical fitness of Mr R A to be the holder of a Taxi Operator's Licence. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the documentation. Thereafter, having heard the Legal Officer, and the licence holder on their own behalf, the Committee agreed that consideration of the matter be adjourned to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 1st February, 2018 to enable Mr R A to apply for a variation to his licence to allow the appointment of a day-to-day manager.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the TAXI LIAISON GROUP held at Dundee on 6th December, 2016.

APPENDIX I

Present:-

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES

Stuart GALLOWAY (Principal General Services Officer), Corporate Services

Brian WOODCOCK (Senior Solicitor, Licensing), Corporate Services

Fraser CRICHTON (Assistant Manager Transport), City Development Services

Barry RODGER (Environmental Compliance Officer), Neighbourhood Services

Bryan COLEMAN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services

Daniel GARVEN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services

Mark DEVINE (Transport Officer), City Development Services

John ONEILL (Team Leader - Network Management), City Development Services

TAXI TRADE REPRESENTATIVES

Erik THORESEN, Dundee Hackney Association

Graeme STEPHEN, Dundee Taxi Association

Qaiser HABIB, Dundee City Taxi Drivers Association

George SCULLION, Dundee Taxis

Willie LEES, GMB Union

George HARRIS, Tay Taxis

Doug INGLIS, Tele Taxis

Chris ELDER, Unite the Union

Stuart GALLOWAY, in the Chair.

I MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minute of meeting of the Taxi Liaison Group held on 9th August, 2016 was submitted and noted for information and record purposes.

II DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Items on agenda at request of Dundee City Council:-

(a) TRAINING FOR TAXI DRIVERS - UPDATE AS TO NUMBERS OF DRIVERS TRAINED

Stuart Galloway and Chris Elder reported on the above.

The Group noted;-

(i) that as advised by Chris Elder, Unite the Union had processed 270 drivers through the course to date and that they were confident that their remaining membership would also complete the course within the timescales; and

(ii) that as advised by Stuart Galloway, the course operated by the college had processed 150 drivers through the course to date with a further 150 drivers booked for places.

(b) TAXI DRIVER RENEWALS

There was submitted draft Report No 1-2017 by the Head of Democratic and Legal Services advising members of the proposals to deal with Taxi Driver renewal applications and new applications for Taxi Driver and Private Hire Car Driver's Licences.

The Group agreed to note that:-

(i) the procedures in Section 4.3.1 to 4.3.3 of the report will be adopted for Taxi Driver renewal applications;

(ii) new applicants for Taxi Driver's Licences be required to undertake approved training within the timescale outlined in Section 4.4 of the report; and

(iii) holders of Private Hire Car Driver's Licences be required to complete the approved training by May 2020 as outlined in Section 4.5 of the report.

The Group also proposed that any grant of a new licence should only take effect once the individual licence holder had completed an approved Taxi Driver Training Course.

(c) FEES

Stuart Galloway reported on the above.

The Group noted the fees as outlined by Mr Galloway and a proposal that there would be a 20 increase for taxi operators and that drivers would be given a 20 rebate.

(d) TAXI MARSHALS

Stuart Galloway reported on the above.

The Group noted that the operation of the Taxi Marshals Scheme had witnessed a positive difference at the location of the G Casino and that commencing January, 2018 any infringements at this location would generate warnings to the individual licence holders and thereafter would be reported to the Licensing Committee for a suspension hearing if they failed to desist.

(e) FARES - DETAILS FROM CITY DEVELOPMENT

Stuart Galloway reported on the above.

The Group agreed:-

(i) that the fare structure be recommended for approval as submitted; and

(ii) that the calculation of the fare structure be re-examined in July, 2018.

(f) TAXI DRIVERS DRESS CODE

Bryan Coleman reported on the above.

The Group agreed:-

(i) to note that the Licensing Standards Officers had witnessed infringements in relation to the dress code; and

(ii) that Licensing Standards Officers would take enforcement action as appropriate in relation to the dress code towards encouraging a smarter appearance of licence holders and public perception of licence holders.

(g) REVIEW OF THE TAXI DRIVERS TEST TO FOCUS ON STREET KNOWLEDGE

Bryan Coleman reported on the above.

The Group noted that the Street Knowledge Test would be revised in line with the test operated by Edinburgh City Council towards emphasising street knowledge elements rather than focus on Highway Code.

(h) EV HUBS AND GUL CITY PROJECT

Fraser Crichton reported on the above.

The Group noted the progress in relation to electric charging and funding initiatives in relation to promotion of electric vehicles and charging points throughout the City.

III DUNDEE HACKNEY ASSOCIATION

Items on Agenda at request of Dundee Hackney Association:-

(a) SUSPENSIONS

Erik Thoresen reported on the above.

The Group noted that should any passengers have any concerns or complaints in relation to the conduct of a licence holder whilst a passenger in a taxi or private hire vehicle they should contact Police Scotland to allow the issues to be investigated and reported as appropriate to a meeting of the Licensing Committee for potential suspension hearing.

IV DUNDEE TAXI ASSOCIATION

Items on Agenda at request of Dundee Taxi Association:-

(a) WORDING ON FORMING COMPANY LICENCES AND HOW THE COUNCIL DETERMINES A COMPANY

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group noted the position in relation to company licences and corporate licences as indicated and that wording in relation to partnerships be required to be further expanded, in particular, if someone was to leave the partnership.

(b) WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO IMPLEMENT A TIME LIMIT AT ALL RAPID CHARGERS 45 MIN?

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group noted that the signage at Electric Rapid Charging Points would be examined with a view to indicating that 45 minutes would be the maximum period of time allowed at a charging point to discourage possible illegal parking and the proper use of the facilities within time periods governed.

(c) NUMBER OF PASSENGERS BEING CARRIED IN TAXIS

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group noted that information would be provided to the Trade to remind them of the position in relation to being licensed for the carriage of a certain number of people to avoid any misunderstanding that the carriage of young children or babies was not included within this figure.

(d) TAXI PLATES IN REAR WINDOWS. IS IT POSSIBLE - THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TAPE BEING USED

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group noted that the Plant and Vehicle Officer would keep this matter under review.

(e) SPECIAL EVENTS DISCS ON PRIVATE HIRE

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group agreed to note that the use of special events discs on private hire were for non-standard private hire vehicles and would be used for corporate events only.

(f) ANGUS TAXIS OPERATING IN DUNDEE BOUNDARY

Graeme Stephen reported on the above.

The Group noted that this matter would be examined in consultation with Licensing Standards Officers.

V GMB UNION

Items on agenda at request of GMB Union:-

(a) NETHERGATE RANK, IE CARS ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD

Willie Lees reported on the above.

The Group agreed:-

(i) to note concerns in relation to conduct of licence holders at the Nethergate Rank;

(ii) to note that over the period of roadworks at this location it was perceived that the operation of the rank was much more effective; and

(iii) to note that the Head of Roads and Transportation Services was examining the possibility of a CCTV camera being installed at the location to further discourage illegal parking by licence holders at this location.

(b) TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE RAILWAY STATION AT PEAK TIMES

Willie Lees reported on the above.

The Group agreed:-

(i) to note the request that traffic signals at this location be adjusted at peak times with a view to preventing possible excessive fares for passengers;

(ii) to note the request that the lights at the Marketgait be adjusted to allow for easier exit for taxis; and

(iii) to note that City Development Department would examine these proposals.

(c) CORPORATE PLATES

The Group noted that this matter had been covered at IV(a) of this minute.

VI TAY TAXIS

Items on Agenda at request of Tay Taxis:-

(a) COUNCIL TO LOOK AT SOCIAL NETWORK POSTINGS OF ADVERTISING FOR OPERATORS OUTWITH THE BOUNDARIES AND RULES SET DOWN BY OUR LICENSING COMMITTEE

George Harris reported on the above.

The Group agreed to note the position in relation to the operation of special events vehicles.

(b) TESTING OF TAXIS, TIMES AVAILABLE INADEQUATE, IE TOO LONG FOR APPOINTMENTS

George Harris reported on the above.

The Group noted the position in relation to the operation of the Testing Centre and the pressures placed upon the operation of the Testing Centre.

Stuart GALLOWAY, Chair.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 7th December, 2017.

APPENDIX II

Present:-

Councillor Alan ROSS

Councillor Gregor MURRAY

Councillor Margaret RICHARDSON

Councillor Alan ROSS, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

The Sub-Committee unanimously agreed that Councillor Ross be elected to Chair this meeting in the absence of the Convener and the Depute Convener.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were made.

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr J M during the currency of his Taxi Driver Licence.

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub‑Committee agreed that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by Mr J M be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr J M to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

Alan ROSS, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 14th December, 2017.

APPENDIX IlI

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Councillor Alan ROSS

Councillor Charlie MALONE

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were made.

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR HEARINGS

(i) There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr P L during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr P L to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

(ii) There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr R C during the currency of his a Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr R C to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.