Licensing Committee - 26/03/2026

At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 26th March, 2026.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Jimmy BLACK	Roisin SMITH	Wendy SCULLIN
Kevin CORDELL	George McIRVINE	Pete SHEARS
Stewart HUNTER		Daniel COLEMAN

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 26th February, 2026 was held as read.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

II LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTES OF MEETINGS

The minutes of meetings of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 24th February, 2026 and 9th March, 2026 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, copies of which are attached to this minute as Appendices I and II.

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.

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - TEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

Name

Location

Date of Event

AUGB Dundee

City Square

22/02/2026

Cathedral Church of

St Paul, Dundee

St Paul's Cathedral and Hall

06/03, 27/03, 17/04 & 08/05/2026

TAXI OPERATOR FULL VOLUME ELECTRIC - NEW APPLICATION

No	Name	Address
1	Hybrid Taxis Ltd	25 Hillside Road

(b) BRIEFING NOTE ON POLICE ROADSIDE TAXI TESTING OPERATION - 7TH FEBRUARY, 2026 AND 6TH MARCH, 2026

There was submitted Report No 102-2026 by the Corporate Fleet Manager, advising of the outcome of the Dundee Taxi Police Roadside Testing Operation that took place on 7th February, 2026 and 6th March, 2026.

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

The Committee acceded to a deputation request from Willie Lees and Graeme Stephan of RMT and Chris Elder of Unite the Union.

The Committee noted that this was a request from the Licensing Standards Officer to add a condition to the drivers and operators conditions to include a checklist to be completed by all drivers of vehicles before commencing their shift. There were letters of objection submitted by the Trade Unions and a member of the public. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the objections.

Thereafter, having heard from the Licensing Standards Officer, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Convener, seconded by Councillor Smith, moved to add the condition to the drivers and operators conditions.

As an amendment, Councillor McIrvine, seconded by Councillor Shears, moved to defer consideration of the condition and convene an urgent meeting of the Taxi Liaison Group.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, and Councillors Black, Cordell and Smith (4); and for the amendment - Councillors McIrvine, Scullin, Shears and Coleman (4). There being a parity of votes, the Convener used his casting vote in favour of the motion, whereupon the motion was declared carried and became the finding of the meeting.

(d) PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

No	Name
1	Singh Baljinder

The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a medical, SVQ, UTRN and image for badge in the prescribed time. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

(e) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - NEW APPLICATIONS

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

No	Name
1	Bryan Cumming

The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a medical, UTRN, image for badge and name an operator in the prescribed time. There was submitted a written submission 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.

Sanat Ghatak

The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a UTRN and name an operator within the prescribed time. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

Paul McGregor

The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a medical in the prescribed time. Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

(f) TAXI OPERATOR REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE

There was submitted the below requests.

No	Name
1	Dundee Taksi Ltd

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 a 28 day extension and noted no further extensions would be granted.

Muhammad Absaar Younis

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.

LMLK Ltd

John McGuckin

The Committee noted that this request had been withdrawn.

IV HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006

(a) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED

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

No	Name	Person Responsible	Address
1	Herbhill Property Ltd	DJ Alexander	2A Lambs Lane
2	West One Residential Ltd	West One Residential Ltd	24 South Tay Street

(b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

No	Name	Person Responsible	Address
1	Walker Craven Properties Ltd	Easylets Ltd	54 Rosefield 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. Having heard from an agent on behalf of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted subject to all outstanding matters being resolved before the next meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held 30th April, 2026.

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

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

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

No	Name	Person Responsible	Address
1	CG Horizon	CG Horizon	1/2, 56 Provost Road

(b) SHORT-TERM LET - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

No	Name	Person Responsible	Address
1	Mohammed Zaveri	Mohammed Zaveri	2A Glenagnes Street

Reference was made to Article V(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that consideration of the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements. There was submitted the original letter of representation from the Private Sector Services Unit. 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 Committee agreed to grant the application subject to the condition that the licence would not take effect until a building warrant completion certificate had been received.

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 ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ETC (SCOTLAND) ACT 2004, PART 8 - HOUSING: REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN LANDLORDS

(a) RENEWAL APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

No	Name
1	A B-W

Reference was made to Article VI(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the application be granted for renewal subject to the condition that all relevant information was submitted and if this information was not received, the matter be recalled back to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026. Having heard from the Private Sector Services Unit and the Legal Officer, the Committee noted all information had been received regarding the appointment of a managing agent by the applicant and agreed that no further action be taken.

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

(a) SHORT-TERM LET - NEW APPLICATION

There was submitted the undernoted application.

No	Name	Person Responsible
1	M O	M O

Reference was made to Article V(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that consideration of the application be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026 to allow the applicant to resolve all outstanding requirements. There was submitted the original letter of representation from the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. There was also submitted the original objection from a member of the public. The Committee gave consideration to the objection. Thereafter, having heard from the Private Sector Services Unit and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused and considered the applicant not to be fit and proper to be the holder of a Short-Term Let Licence.

VIII CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

(a) FIREWORKS - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

No	Name
1	Company A

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was provisionally agreed that the request be refused as Company A was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Fireworks Licence. In terms of the Explosives Regulations 2004, the Committee decided to invite the applicant, Company A, to lodge written submissions within 28 days and that a further hearing be held at the meeting of the Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026. The original letter of objection from the Licensing Standards Officer was submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. There was also submitted the original report from Trading Standards. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee noted that no written submission had been received from the applicant and agreed that the request be refused as Company A was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Fireworks Licence.

(b) PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING

No	Name
1	Company M

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 9th March, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the Public Entertainment Licence held by Company M be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Company M to be the holder of a Public Entertainment Licence. The original letter of representation from the Licensing Standards Officer was submitted. There was a written submission from the licence holder received. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder, the Licensing Standards Officer and the Legal Officer, the Committee considered that Company M was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Public Entertainment Licence and agreed that the licence be revoked with immediate effect.

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

No	Name
1	J D

The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that the applicant was to provide a medical, SVQ, UTRN and image of badge if granted. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted subject to all relevant information being received.

B C

The Committee noted that a letter of objection had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted the applicant was to provide a medical, SVQ, pass the street knowledge test and name an operator. Having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application to date to await to outcome of court proceedings.

(d) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS - MEDICAL

No	Name
1	A C

The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by A C had been suspended with immediate effect on 25th February, 2026, 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 A C 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.

D M

The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by D M had been suspended with immediate effect on 9th March, 2026, 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 D 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.

R U

The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by R U had been suspended with immediate effect on 9th March, 2026, 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 R U 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.

(e) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING

No	Name
1	A D

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

(f) TAXI OPERATORS - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

No	Name
1	Company K

The Committee noted that letters had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letters. There was submitted a written submission from the licence holder. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder, the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a final written warning with regard to future conduct be issued.

J M

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

Company S

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

Company S

(g) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - RECALL OF SUSPENSION HEARING

Reference was made to Article VI(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 13th June, 2024, wherein it was agreed to continue the suspension of the unexpired portion of the Taxi Drivers Licence held by A A with immediate effect. The original letters of representation from the Chief Constable were submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letters. Thereafter, having heard from a legal representative of the licence holder, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to continue the suspension of the unexpired portion of the Taxi Drivers Licence held by A A.

(h) TAXI DRIVERS - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION

No	Name
1	B 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 B Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

R 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 R Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

G 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 G Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

S S

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 S Ss fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

M E

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 M Es fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

(i) TAXI OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSIONS

No	Name
1	Company S

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company S fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company S

U K

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider U Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company T

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ts fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company T

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ts fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

M M

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider M Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company C

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Cs fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company P

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ps fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company T

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ts fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company C

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Cs fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company P

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ps fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company T

There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ts fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 30th April, 2026.

Company S

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th February, 2026.

APPENDIX I

Present:-

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

Bailie Willie SAWERS

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.

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) TAXI OPERATORS LICENCE AND TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

There was submitted a letter of information from a Licensing Standards Officer relative to the alleged conduct of A K during the currency of their Taxi Operators Licence and 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 A K be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of A K to be the holder of a Taxi Operators Licence and Taxi Drivers Licence.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th March, 2026.

APPENDIX II

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.

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 ground 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) PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

There was submitted a letter of information from a Licensing Standards Officer relative to the alleged conduct of Company M during the currency of their Public Entertainment 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 Public Entertainment Licence held by Company M be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Company M to be the holder of a Public Entertainment Licence.

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

Licensing Committee - 26/03/2026

At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 26th March, 2026.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

II LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTES OF MEETINGS

III CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

IV HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006

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

VI ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ETC (SCOTLAND) ACT 2004, PART 8 - HOUSING: REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN LANDLORDS

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

VIII CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

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