Licensing Committee - 29/01/2026
At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 29th January, 2026.
Present:-
COUNCILLORS
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Jimmy BLACK |
Roisin SMITH |
Wendy SCULLIN |
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Kevin CORDELL |
George McIRVINE |
Pete SHEARS |
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Stewart HUNTER |
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Daniel COLEMAN |
Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th January, 2026 was held as read.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II 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.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - NEW APPLICATIONS - FULL
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No |
Name |
Location
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1 |
Dundee Ducks Inline Roller Hockey Club SCIO |
Unit 8 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street |
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2 |
Mali Therapeutic Massage Ltd |
21b Commercial Street |
PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS - NEW APPLICATIONS
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No |
Name
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1 |
Shbuz Mia |
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2 |
A2B Cabs Ltd (SC872268) |
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3 |
EZ CABZ LTD (SC872602) |
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SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATIONS
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No |
Name |
Address of Premises
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1 |
Elaine Johnston |
Acu-Rate Acupuncture, 21B Bank Street |
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2 |
Anna Konkol |
Metalurgey, 39-40 Dock Street |
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3 |
Superdrug Stores PLC (SC00807043) |
Superdrug, Units L23 & L24 Overgate Shopping Centre |
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4 |
Jack Fallon Weir |
Carpe Diem Tattoo Studio, 5 & 15 Arbroath Road |
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5 |
Lliam Chaplain |
Devilicious Tattoo Studio, 55 Rosebank Street |
TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS
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No |
Name
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1 |
Mohammad Sumon |
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2 |
Muhammad Umair Malik |
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3 |
Abdul Khan |
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4 |
Christopher Defranco |
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TAXI OPERATOR FULL VOLUME ELECTRIC - NEW APPLICATIONS
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No |
Name |
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1 |
Ridecab Ltd (SC870254) |
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2 |
Niazitaxis Ltd (SC872489) |
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(b) FEES FOR LICENCES
There was submitted Agenda Note AN10-2026 reporting that following an exercise carried out in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Finance, it was reported that the following fees should be charged from 1st April, 2026 in order that the Council could recover its costs. The last rise in fees was in April, 2023.
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Application Type |
Current Fee |
Proposed Fee
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NEW |
RENEWAL |
NEW |
RENEWAL
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Animal Welfare Establishment |
100 |
100 |
130 |
130 |
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Boat Hire |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Breeding Establishment |
100 |
100 |
130 |
130 |
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Cinema |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Dangerous Wild Animals |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Indoor Sports |
295 |
295 |
325 |
325 |
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Knife Dealer |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Late Hours Catering |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Market Operator (Annual) |
295 |
295 |
325 |
325 |
|
Market Operator (Occasional) |
150 |
- |
180 |
180 |
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Metal Dealer/Itinerant Dealer/Exemption Warrant |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Minibus |
11 |
- |
11 |
- |
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Performing Animals |
50 |
- |
50 |
- |
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Private Hire Driver |
175 |
175 |
235 |
235 |
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Private Hire Operator |
240 |
240 |
270 |
270 |
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Public Entertainment (Charitable) |
No charge |
- |
No charge |
- |
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Public Entertainment (Carnival Stall) |
160 |
- |
190 |
- |
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Public Entertainment (Full) |
260-1010 |
260-1010 |
290-1040 |
290-1040 |
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Rehoming of Animals |
100 |
100 |
130 |
130 |
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Riding Establishments |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Second Hand Dealer |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Selling of Animals |
100 |
100 |
130 |
130 |
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Sex Shop |
295 |
295 |
325 |
325 |
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Skin Piercing |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Street Trader |
140 |
140 |
170 |
170 |
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Taxi/Private Hire Booking Office |
160 |
160 |
190 |
190 |
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Taxi Driver |
205 |
205 |
235 |
235 |
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Taxi Operator |
250 |
250 |
280 |
280 |
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Venison Dealer |
100 |
100 |
130 |
130 |
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Window Cleaner |
140 |
140 |
170 |
170 |
(c) 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.
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Current Prices |
New Prices
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Full Test |
77 |
81 |
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Full Electric Vehicle Test |
62 |
65 |
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Full Test Non Attendance |
36 |
38 |
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Full Test Cancellation (24hrs) |
36 |
38 |
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Taxi Re-Test (Non-Paintwork) |
56 |
59 |
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Taxi Re-Test (Paintwork only) |
Free |
Free |
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Taxi Re-Test Non Attendance |
11 |
12 |
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Taxi Re-Test (3 Free re-test items only) |
Free |
Free |
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Pre-Test (Replacement Vehicles only) |
54 |
56 |
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Pre-Test Non Attendance |
26 |
27 |
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Meter Test |
36 |
38 |
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Taxi Plate/Special Event Disc |
21 |
22 |
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Duplicate Certificate |
11 |
12 |
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MOT (Taxi Testing) |
11 |
12 |
|
MOT Test |
54.85 |
54.85 |
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Duplicate MOT Certificate |
12 |
13 |
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Full Test + No MOT |
98 (83 Electric) |
107(93 Electric) |
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Special Events Full Test |
98 |
107 (93 Electric) |
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Plate and Certificate |
32 |
42 |
The Committee approved accordingly.
(d) FIREWORKS - REQUEST FOR VARIATION
There was submitted the undernoted request.
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No |
Name |
Address |
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1 |
AH & Co Dundee Ltd |
65/67 Macalpine Road |
There was submitted a request for variation to operate 365 days a year. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer the request for variation to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 26th February, 2026.
(e) LATE HOUR CATERING - REQUEST FOR VARIATION
There was submitted the undernoted request.
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No |
Name |
Address |
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1 |
Altea 4 Restaurants Ltd |
McDonalds, Reform Street |
There was submitted a request for variation to operate 24 hours a day. The Committee gave consideration to the request. There were no objections. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the request be granted.
(f) SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
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No |
Name |
Address |
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1 |
Taylor Simpson |
Your Salon, 61 Strathmartine Road |
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 a First Aid Certificate, Public Liability Insurance, UTRN and Certificate of Compliance in the prescribed time. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.
(g) TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
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No |
Name |
|
|
1 |
Muhammad Umair |
The Committee noted that this application had been withdrawn from consideration.
(h) TAXI OPERATOR REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE
There were submitted the undernoted requests.
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No |
Name |
|
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1 |
Crysta Ltd |
The Committee noted that this application had been withdrawn from consideration.
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2 |
Friendly Wheels Dundee Ltd |
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 request. 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 an extension to 12th February, 2026.
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3 |
Muhammad Kashif Hameed |
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 request. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant a 28 day extension and to bring back the matter to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 26th February, 2026 if a suitable vehicle had not been procured and passed all necessary tests.
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4 |
Khurram Latif |
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 request. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the request for an extension be refused.
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5 |
Masud Shak |
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 request. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the request for an extension be refused.
III HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006
(a) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATION - DELEGATED
The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.
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No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Cabero Enterprises Ltd |
Cabero Enterprises Ltd |
21D Union Place |
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2 |
Ginger Properties Ltd |
ArcProperty Management & Lettings Ltd |
1/0, 31 Reform Street |
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3 |
Azure Trust |
Rent Flats Dundee Ltd |
India Buildings, 4 Victoria Road |
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4 |
Rise Trust |
Rent Flats Dundee Ltd |
3/2, 291 Hawkhill |
(b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS
There were submitted the undernoted applications.
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No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
John Aird |
John Aird |
8 McGill Street |
Reference was made to Article III(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 4th December, 2025, wherein it was agreed that consideration of the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 29th January, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements. The original letter of representation from the Private Sector Services Unit was submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.
Thereafter, having heard from the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Convener, seconded by Councillor Black, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions that the applicant resolved all outstanding issues with Building Control and that the applicant appoint an agent on his behalf and to recall the matter back in three months to the Licensing Committee for an update.
As an amendment, Councillor Shears, seconded by Councillor Coleman, moved that the application be refused.
On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Councillors Black and Smith (3); and for the amendment - Councillors Cordell, McIrvine, Scullin, Shears and Coleman (5) - whereupon the amendment was declared carried.
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2 |
Walker Craven Properties Ltd |
Easylets Ltd |
9 Milnbank Gardens |
Reference was made to Article IV(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 8th January, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 29th January, 2026 to allow the applicant to provide further information to the Private Sector Services Unit. The original letter of representation from the Private Sector Services Unit was submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.
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3 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
2 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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4 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
10 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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5 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
23 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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6 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
37 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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7 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
21 Gowrie Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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8 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
28 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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9 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
30 Larch Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
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10 |
Deirdre McKean |
Deirdre McKean |
41 Thorter Row |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 26th February, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements.
IV CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM LETS) ORDER 2022
(a) SHORT-TERM LET - DELEGATED
The Committee noted that the undernoted application had been granted under delegated powers.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Rhys Davidson |
Rhys Davidson |
77B Sandeman Street |
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.
V CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
(a) TAXI DRIVER - SUSPENSION HEARING
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No |
Name |
|
|
1 |
T M |
|
The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by T M had been suspended with immediate effect as they did not currently meet Group 2 Standards in accordance with DVLA guidance. Having considered the advice of the Legal Officer and noting that the licence holder continued to not meet Group 2 Standards, the Committee considered that T M was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and to suspend the licence for the unexpired portion of the licence.
(b) TAXI OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR VARIATION
|
No |
Name |
|
|
1 |
M H |
|
The Committee noted that this was a variation request to a Taxi Operators Licence held by M K H to substitute a WAV to a saloon vehicle. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the request to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held 26th February, 2026.
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.