Licensing Sub-committee - 19/06/2025

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 19th June, 2025.

 

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 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) PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

1

S D

 

Reference was made to Article II(c) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to await the outcome of court proceedings and to allow the licence holder to be in attendance. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and a representative of the Chief Constable, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

(b) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE

 

No

Name

 

1

Company S

 

Reference was made to Article III(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed to grant a further extension to 19th June, 2025. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to grant a 28 day extension to allow for a new vehicle to be procured by the licence holder and tested for its fitness as a private hire vehicle.

 

(c) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

1

G A

 

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager, a representative of the licence holder, the licence holder on his own behalf, and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a verbal warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

2

N A

 

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee noted that no further action was required as the licence had been surrendered.

 

3

Company S

 

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing until 4th September, 2025.

 

4

M M Z

 

The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

(d) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

1

M A

 

Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M As fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. The Sub-Committee noted that the original letter of information from the Chief Constable had been withdrawn. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that no further action be taken.

 

2

B D

 

Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider B Ds fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of this hearing to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee and to await the outcome of court proceedings.

 

3

S K

 

Reference was made to Article VI(e) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider S Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Licensing Standards Officer. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Licensing Standards Officer and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a final written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

 

4

D L

 

Reference was made to Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 26th September, 2024, Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 9th January, 2025, and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.

 

5

G P

 

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 11th January, 2024, Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 28th March, 2024, Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 26th September, 2024, Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025, to await the outcome of court proceedings. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

6

D R

 

Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider D Rs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred a future meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings.

 

7

R S

 

Reference was made to Article V(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025 to appear remotely at that hearing. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a legal representative on behalf of the licence holder, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed the written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.

 

8

S W

 

Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider S Ws fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder on his own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings.

 

(e) TAXI OPERATORS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

 

No

Name

 

1

R A

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider R As fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.

 

2

G G

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider G Gs fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.

 

3

M K

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. The Sub-Committee noted that no further action was required as the licence had been surrendered.

 

4

G M

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider G Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission from the operator had been submitted. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a warning with regards to future conduct be issued.

 

5

M M Y

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M M Ys fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.

 

6

Company S

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(e) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider Company S fitness to hold a Private Hire Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager, a union representative on behalf of the licence holder and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.