Licensing Committee - 05/12/2024

At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 5th December, 2024.

Present:-

Depute Lord Provost Kevin CORDELL

Bailie Christina ROBERTS

COUNCILLORS

Stewart HUNTER	Wendy SCULLIN	Pete SHEARS
Roisin SMITH		Daniel COLEMAN

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 7th November, 2024 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

II LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE

The minutes of meetings of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 16th September, 2024, 26th September, 2024, 4th November, 2024 and 19th November, 2024 were submitted and noted, copies of which are attached to this minute as Appendices I, II, III and IV.

III 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.

LATE HOURS CATERING - NEW APPLICATIONS

Name

Address

Zorba Special Kebab Ltd

Zorba Kebab, 32 Seagate

Anwar Peshtuwan

Corfu Kebab, 72 North Lindsay Street

MARKET OPERATOR - NEW APPLICATION

Name

Address

Joanne MacFadyen

V&A

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - NEW APPLICATIONS - TEMPORARY

No	Name	Location	Date of Event
1	Henry Horne	High Street/Dragon Area	08/11/24 - 31/12/24
2	Broughty Ferry Traders Association	Broughty Ferry	21/11/24
3	Westfest	Perth Road & Millers Wynd Car Park	28/11//24
4	NL Productions Ltd	City Square & High Street	21/11/24 - 5/01/25
5	Lochee Residents and Tenants Association	Lochee High St & Community Library	27/11/2024

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - NEW APPLICATIONS - FULL

No	Name	Location
1	Top Nail and Spa Ltd	Top Nails and Spa, 55 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry
2	J & J Classics Hairdressers	Unit V, Wellgate Shopping Centre
3	Blend (Dock Street) Ltd	Dock Street Studios, 9 Dock Street

SECOND HAND DEALER - NEW APPLICATION

Name

Address of Premises

NZ Electronics Ltd

CK Electronics, 67 High Street

SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATION

Name

Address of Premises

Ernestyna Lazowska

Acu-Rate Acupuncture, 21B Bank Street

TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS

No	Name
1	Martin Mitov
2	Lazgin R Nassir
3	Gary Johnstone

(b) TAXI TESTING CENTRE - PROPOSED INCREASE IN TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE TESTING FEES

The undernoted increases in the fees for various services carried out at the Taxi Test Centre were submitted for approval after the increase in the Taxi Fares which came into effect on 1st December, 2024. The increase was 12.72% and it was proposed that the testing fees increase the same.

	Current Prices	New Prices
Full Test	68	77
Full Electric Vehicle Test	55	62
Full Test Non-Attendance	32	36
Full Test Cancellation (24hrs)	32	36
Taxi Re-Test (Non-Paintwork)	50	56
Taxi Re-Test Non-Attendance	10	11
Taxi Re-Test Paintwork only	21	24
Taxi Re-Test (3 Free re-test items only)	Free	Free
Pre-Test (Replacement Vehicles only)	48	54
Pre-Test Non-Attendance	23	26
Meter Test	32	36
Taxi Plate/Special Event Disc	19	21
Duplicate Certificate	10	11
MOT (Taxi Testing)	10	11
MOT Test	54.85	61.83
Duplicate MOT Certificate	11	12
Full Test No MOT	87 (74 Electric)	98 (83 Electric)
Special Events Full Test	87 (74 Electric)	98 (83 Electric)
Plate and Certificate	29	33

Dundee City Councils Corporate Fleet Department presently tested all the city's licensed taxis to ensure all vehicles are being maintained to high standard of roadworthiness and fit to be for use as a taxi, private hire car, special events or airport transfer vehicle.

The Committee approved accordingly.

There was submitted the undernoted application.

Name

Muhammad A Mushtaq

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to pass the Street Knowledge Test, name an operator, submit his UTRN, provide a medical and provide an SVQ Certificate within the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

(d) STREET TRADER - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

Name

Joshua McConville

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide his UTRN, a copy of his Public Liability Insurance and a photograph for his badge within the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

(e) TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

Name

Gavin Reilly

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to pass the Street Knowledge Test, name an operator and submit his UTRN within the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

(f) TAXI OPERATOR - CORPORATE PLATE - NEW APPLICATIONS

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

Name

Teecabs Ltd

The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Anthony McNally (OP92), and Directors of Tee Cabs Ltd were Anthony McNally, James Barclay and Keith McNally. The Committee gave consideration to the application. There were no objections to the application. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and the applicant on his own behalf, the Committee agreed that the application be granted subject to a suitable vehicle being placed on service.

2	SS Taxis Ltd

The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Lloyd Scott (OP762), and the Director of SS Taxis Ltd was Lloyd Scott. The Committee gave consideration to the application. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to submit his UTRN within the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and the applicant on his own behalf, the Committee agreed that the application be granted subject to the UTRN being submitted and a suitable vehicle being placed on service.

(g) TAXI OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE

There were submitted the undernoted requests.

Name

Address

City Centre Cabs Ltd

Charles Bowman Avenue

The Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer and the applicant on his own behalf, noted that the vehicle was back in service and agreed that no further action be taken.

2	David Hunter

The Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer, noted that the vehicle was back in service and agreed that no further action be taken.

3	Shaun Cashley

The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant the extension until 21st January, 2025 to allow testing of a replacement to take place.

4	Touseef Ahmed

The Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer and the applicant on his own behalf, agreed to grant the extension for 28 days, and further advised the applicant to make contact with the Licensing Team in this regard should he require any further guidance.

(h) SECOND HAND DEALER - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

Name

Address

Harvey & Thompson

116 Seagate

Reference was made to Article III(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 2nd May, 2013, wherein it was agreed to grant a licence for a Second Hand Dealer. In the case of this application, the Committee noted that a request had been made to remove conditions 1 and 3 of the licence. The Committee noted that letters of representation had been received from the Civic Licensing Standards Officers. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letters. The Committee further noted that a letter of objection had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the letter. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Chief Constables representative and an agent on behalf of the applicant, the Committee agreed that the licence be varied to remove conditions 1(d) and 3(a) only.

IV 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.

No	Name	Person Responsible	Address
1	Claire Nicol	Easylets	1 Milnbank Gardens
2	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	1/1, 10 Garland Place
3	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	G/2, 10 Garland Place
4	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	B/2, 10 Garland Place
5	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	1/1, 11 Morgan Place
6	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	1D Raglan Street
7	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	3/0, 62 Peddie Street
8	Jamber Ltd	Rockford Properties Ltd	250J Blackness Road

(b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATION

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

Name

Person Responsible

Address

Fiona Robb

2/0 18 City Road

The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Private Sector Services Manager and the applicant, the Committee agreed to grant the application for the period to 30th September, 2027.

Dundee City Council

Children and Families

7 Fairbairn Street

Reference was made to Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 8th August, 2024, Article III(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 26th September, 2024 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 7th November, 2024, wherein it had been agreed to defer the application to allow the Private Sector Services Manager to give consideration to the Building Standards Report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Private Sector Services Manager and a representative for the applicant, the Committee agreed to grant the application subject to agreed conditions.

There was submitted the undernoted application.

Name

Person Responsible

Address

Vecosi Property Ltd

Easylets

14B Thomson Street

The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, the Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Private Sector Services Manager and a representative on behalf of the applicant, agreed that no further action be taken.

V CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM LETS) ORDER 2022

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

(a) SHORT-TERM LETS - DELEGATED - NEW APPLICATION

Name

Person Responsible

Address

Binrock Estates Ltd

Clark Anderson Properties Ltd

115 Fisher Street

(b) SHORT-TERM LETS - UPDATE

There was submitted the undernoted application:-

Name

Person Responsible

Address

Farah Solaiman

239 Arbroath Road

Reference was made to Article IV(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 11th January, 2024, and Article IV(c)3 of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th August, 2024, wherein it was agreed to grant the application and recall the matter to this meeting to allow for an update to be made. Thereafter, the Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Private Sector Services Manager and the applicant on their own behalf, agreed to recall the matter to the meeting of the Committee in February, 2025 for further information to be produced by the Private Sector Services Manager.

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 HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006

There was submitted the undernoted application:-

(a) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATION

Name

J L

The Committee noted that a letter of objection had been received from a member of the public. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, the Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Private Sector Services Manager and a representative on behalf of the applicant, agreed to grant the application.

VII CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

There was submitted the undernoted application.

(a) SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOING LICENCE - RENEWAL

Name

F & S

The Committee noted that letter of objection had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that Police Scotland had withdrawn their letter of objection in this regard. Thereafter, the Committee, having heard from the Legal Officer, noted that this application had been granted under delegated powers.

(b) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

Name

B G

Reference was made to Article VI(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 11th January, 2024, Article VI(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 29th February, 2024, Article VI(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th March, 2024 and Article VI(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th August, 2024, wherein it was agreed that the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of B G be deferred to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension during the intervening period.

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Chief Constables representative, a representative on behalf of the applicant and the applicant on their own behalf, the Committee agreed to recall the suspension with immediate effect and that the licence holder be issued with a final written warning as to their conduct during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

M A

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee of 4th November, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of M A during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Chief Constables representative, and the applicant on their own behalf, the Committee agreed to recall the suspension with immediate effect and that the licence holder be issued with a written warning as to their conduct during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

T C

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee of 18th November, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of T C during the currency of his Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and the Chief Constables representative, the Committee agreed to adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of T C to the January meeting of the Committee to allow for further information to be obtained regarding the licence holders medical fitness to drive a taxi and that the suspension of the licence with immediate effect continue until that date.

Name

M D

Reference was made to Article VII(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 7th November, 2024, where it was agreed to recall the suspension in respect of M Ds Taxi Drivers Licence and recall this matter back to a future meeting of this Committee once further information had been provided by the PAM Group. The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the PAM Group. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that a letter had been received from the applicants doctor. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.

Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, and a representative on behalf of the applicant, the Committee agreed to adjourn the hearing to the January, 2025 meeting of the Committee to allow for further information being provided by the PAM Group, and that no action would be taken with regards to any suspension of the licence in the meantime.

(d) TAXI OPERATORS - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

Name

K K

There was submitted an application by K K requesting a variation to their Taxi Drivers Licence to substitute their wheelchair accessible vehicle for a saloon car due to medical reasons.

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that a letter of information had been received from NHS Tayside. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and a representative on behalf of the applicant, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the request to a future meeting of the Committee to allow K K to submit further medical information.

(e) TAXI DRIVER - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION HEARING

Name

L M

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider L Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held in January, 2025.

VIII CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM LETS) ORDER 2022

(a) SHORT-TERM LETS - DELEGATED - REQUEST FOR HEARINGS

Name

A & H L

The Committee, having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager, and consideration of the advice from the Legal Officer, agreed to hold a hearing at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held in January, 2025 in relation to the licence for a short-term let granted to A & H L.

A L

The Committee, having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager, consideration of the advice from the Legal Officer, agreed to hold a hearing at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held in January, 2025 in relation to the licence for a short-term let granted to A & H L.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 16th September, 2024.

APPENDIX I

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Councillor Roisin SMITH

Councillor Wendy SCULLIN

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUESTS FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

(i) There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of J R 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 the Taxi Drivers Licence held by J R be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of J R to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

(ii) There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of N I 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 the Taxi Drivers Licence held by N I be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of N I to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 26th September, 2024.

APPENDIX II

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Councillor Roisin SMITH

Councillor Wendy SCULLIN

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 item of business on the grounds that it 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) STREET TRADERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING

Name

W J

Reference was made to Article IV(h) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 5th September, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of W J during the currency of their Street Traders Licence.

The Sub-Committee noted that W J was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to allow W J to be in attendance and to seek legal representation.

(b) TAXI DRIVER - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

Name

I B

Reference was made to Article V(d)1 of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 23rd May, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of I B during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee noted that I B was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

D L

Reference was made to Article V(d)2 of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 23rd May, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of D L during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee noted that D L was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

G P

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 11th January, 2024 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee of 28th March, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of G P during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee noted that G P was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

S P

Reference was made to Article VI(h) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 25th April, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of S P during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

The Sub-Committee noted that S P was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

A R

Reference was made to Article V(g) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 28th March, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of A R during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence. The Sub-Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from Police Scotland. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, a representative of the Chief Constable and A R, the Sub-Committee agreed to issue a warning with regards to the future conduct of A R for the duration of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

Name

Company T

Reference was made to Article II(c) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 11th January, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Company T during the currency of their Taxi Operators Licence. The Sub-Committee noted that a report had been received from the Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and a representative from Company T, the Sub-Committee noting that no further complaints had been received, agreed to take no further action.

(d) TAXI DRIVER AND TAXI OPERATORS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

Name

A C

Reference was made to Article VI(f) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 1st February, 2024 and Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 28th March, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of A C during the currency of their Taxi Drivers and Private Hire Operators Licences.

The Sub-Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from Police Scotland. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, a representative of the Chief Constable and an agent on behalf of A C, the Sub‑Committee agreed to issue a final warning with regards to the future conduct of A C for the duration of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

A C

Reference was made to Article VI(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 25th April, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of A C during the currency of their Taxi Drivers and Taxi Operators Licences.

The Sub-Committee noted that A C was not present and agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025.

(e) TAXI DRIVER AND PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

Name

M A

Reference was made to Article VI(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 5th September, 2024, wherein it was agreed to hold a suspension hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of M A during the currency of their Taxi Drivers and Taxi Operators Licences. The Sub‑Committee noted that a report had been received from a Licensing Standards Officer. The Sub‑Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Licensing Standards Officer and the licence holder, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of this item to the meeting of this Sub-Committee to be held on 9th January, 2025 to allow the Licensing Standards Officer to obtain further information.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 4th November, 2024.

APPENDIX III

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Councillor Roisin SMITH

Councillor George McIRVINE

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

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.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

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 M A during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.

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

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 19th November, 2024.

APPENDIX IV

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Bailie Christina ROBERTS

Councillor George McIRVINE

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

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.

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 T C during the currency of their 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 the Taxi Drivers Licence held by L G be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of L G to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.