Licensing Committee - 30/04/2026

At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 30th April, 2026.

 

Present:-

 

COUNCILLORS

 

Jimmy BLACK

Stewart HUNTER

Pete SHEARS

Kevin CORDELL

Roisin SMITH

Daniel COLEMAN

Wendy SCULLIN

 

 

Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.

 

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 26th March, 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 20th March, 2026, 26th March, 2026, 30th March, 2026 and 7th April, 2026 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, 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.

 

MARKET OPERATOR - OCCASIONAL

 

No

Name

Location

Date of Event

 

1

Melanie E O Jarron

Broughty Ferry Parish Church

28/03/2026

 

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - FULL APPLICATIONS

 

No

Name

Location

 

1

Bonnie Nails Lochee Ltd

141-143 High Street, Lochee

2

Broughty Ferry Parish Church

Barnhill St Margaret's Hall, 1 Guthrie Terrace

3

Broughty Ferry Parish Church

Queen Street East Worship Centre, 370 Queen Street

4

Broughty Ferry Parish Church

St Aidan's Centre, 408 Brook Street

5

Broughty Ferry Parish Church

St James Centre, Fort Street

6

Fairfield Community Sports Hub SCIO

Fairfield Community Sports Hub, Drumgeith Road

7

Ewan Gordon

1st Floor Chambers Building, Panmure Street

8

Lisa Nails & Spa Lochee Ltd

77 High Street, Lochee

9

Showcase the Street

Units 6-8 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street

 

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - TEMPORARY APPLICATION

 

No

Name

Location

Date of Event

 

1

I Believe in Miracles

Slessor Gardens

23/04/2026-25/04/2026

2

Michael McDonald

Live House Underground Car Park, 104-110 Nethergate

03/05/2026

 

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - REQUEST FOR VARIATION

 

No

Name

Location

Details of Variation

 

1

Dundee Ducks Inline Roller Hockey Club SCIO

Unit 8, Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street

Change of hours from Mon to Fri 4pm to 10pm, and Sat and Sun 8am to 8pm, to Mon to Fri 9am to 10pm, and Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm

 

PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Taylink Taxis Ltd

 

2

Zahir A Kashmiri

 

 

TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Muhammad Umar Farooq

 

2

Marc Douglas Scott

 

3

Liam McHugh

 

4

MD Alamin Bhuyan

 

5

Jerzy Churas

 

6

Asad Ullah

 

7

Matthew Banks

 

8

Zorin Ghaffar

 

9

Iain Strachan

 

10

Bryan Cumming

 

11

Richard Berry

 

 

TAXI OPERATOR FULL VOLUME ELECTRIC - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Formanite7248 Ltd

 

2

Muhammad Shahid

 

3

64 Direct Transfer Ltd

 

 

(b)                    SECOND HAND DEALER - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO STANDARD CONDITIONS

 

There was submitted a proposed amendment to standard conditions as follows:-

 

The dealer shall keep all goods or articles that are offered for sale or intended to be offered for sale to the public, only on the premises specified in this licence or on other premises approved by the licensing authority.

 

Goods or articles intended for sale to the public shall not be stored, displayed, parked, or kept on any public road, public land, or any other premises not specified in the licence.  Parking of any vehicles (connected to the dealers business) must be in compliance with statutory requirements and in a manner such that would not give rise to any nuisance to any adjacent residents.

 

The Committee gave consideration to the proposed amendment to the standard conditions. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the amendment be approved.

 

(c)                    SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATION

 

There was submitted the undernoted application.

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Claire Scullion

 

 

The Committee noted that the applicant still awaited Building Control approval and completion certificate in the prescribed time.  There was submitted a written submission from an agent on behalf of 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 granted subject to the condition that the licence did not start until all outstanding matters with Building Control had been resolved.

 

(d)                    PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A TAXI LICENCE UNDER THE CORPORATE PLATE POLICY

 

In order to address an issue which could arise when an application came before the Licensing Committee under the above policy, where the original licence holder was no longer a partner/director of the application partnership/company, it was proposed that a requirement be added to the process that a letter of consent be produced by or on behalf of the original licence holder to the application proceeding.  This would be added at point 6 of the policy.

 

The Committee gave consideration to the proposed amendment to the standard conditions. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the amendment be approved.

 

(e)                    TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Stefan Mihai Gheorghe

 

 

The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to pass the street knowledge test and supply an image for a badge in the prescribed time.  Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.

 

2

Anisur Rahman

 

 

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

 

(f)                     TAXI OPERATOR REQUEST FOR VEHICLE TO BE ADDED TO THE APPROVED LIST OF VEHICLES

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Shaz Services International Ltd

 

 

The Committee noted that this was a request for OP2026E to place a Dynamo Taxi on service which was not on the approved vehicle list.  An inspection of the vehicle with the Committee took place on 30th March, 2026.  The Committee noted a letter had been received from the Fleet Department.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the applicant, the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the request for the vehicle to be added to the approved list of vehicles be refused.

 

(g)                    TAXI OPERATOR REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE

 

There were submitted the undernoted requests.

 

No

Name

 

 

1

Graham Long

 

 

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, after which the plate would lapse if the applicant failed to place a vehicle on service.

 

2

Antony Carlin

 

 

The Committee noted that the request had been withdrawn by the applicant and a vehicle had been placed on service.

 

3

Niaz Muhammad

 

 

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.  There was submitted a written submission by 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, after which the plate would lapse if the applicant failed to place a vehicle on service.

 

4

Ridecab 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.  Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant a 28-day extension, after which the plate would lapse if the applicant failed to place a vehicle on service.

 

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

Alison Milne &

Olivia Milne

Alison Milne

174 Perth Road

2

Kashta Trust

Rent Flats Dundee

Flat 2, 10 Victoria Road

3

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 3, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

4

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 12, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

5

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 13, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

6

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 14, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

7

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 18, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

8

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 21, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

9

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 19, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

 

10

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 2, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

11

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 15, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

12

Jute Dundee Ltd

Mansion Property Management Ltd

Flat 20, Peterson Hall,

25 Roseangle

 

(b)                    HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - VARIATIONS - DELEGATED

 

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

 

No

Name

Person Responsible

Address

 

1

Gary T & Lynne C Wardall

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

3/1, 11 Arklay Street

2

George Christie

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

Ground, 10 Milnbank Road

3

City Life Ventures Ltd

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

22 Peddie Street

4

Mark Gray & Rosena Ali

Property Opportunity Ltd

(trading as PropOp)

2/2, 7 Bellefield Avenue

5

Ashley & Rachel Howard

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

31 Park Avenue (2/0)

6

Paul & Rachel Falciola

Ascension Letting

4/L, 10 Whitehall Street

7

Randmore Ltd

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

2/2, 51 Dura Street

8

JA Lambert Properties Ltd

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

Flat 20 High Mill, Highmill Court

9

Randmore Ltd

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

G/2, 11 Baxter Park Terrace

10

Nomagalix Ltd

ArcProperty Management &

Lettings Ltd

2/0, 66 Peddie Street

 

(c)                    HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

 

No

Name

Person Responsible

Address

 

1

Walker Craven Properties Ltd

Easylets Ltd

54 Rosefield Street

 

Reference was made to Article IV(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 26th March, 2026, wherein 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 on 30th April, 2026.  There was submitted the original letter of representation 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 HMO Licence continue and no further action be taken.

 

2

GG-371-903 Ltd

Rent Locally Tayside and Fife

2/0, 87 Strathmartine Road

 

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.  There was a written submission from the applicant received.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission.  Having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 28th May, 2026, to allow the outstanding matters to be resolved.

 

 

3

Lynsey Thomas Consulting Ltd

D J Alexander

1/R, 13 Pitkerro Road

 

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 the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 28th May, 2026, to allow the outstanding matters to be resolved.

 

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

 

(a)                    SHORT-TERM LET - DELEGATED

 

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

 

No

Name

Person Responsible

Address

 

1

Blissful Oasis Ltd

Adebola Olowosegun

1/1, 46 Pentland Avenue

2

CG Horizon

CG Horizon

1/2, 56 Provost Road

3

GBL Properties Ltd

TPC Property Rental Ltd

10 Balunie Place

4

Donald James Stark

Three Six Nine Ltd

7 Coldside Road

5

Dilshad Okhai

Rent Flats Dundee

2/1, 378 Perth Road

6

Shahida Latif

Shahida Latif

15 Friary Gardens

 

(b)                    SHORT-TERM LET - UPDATES

 

No

Name

Person Responsible

Address

 

1

Ahmed Ikram

Ahmed Ikram

3c North Erskine Street

 

Reference was made to Article V(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 6th November, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the application be granted and to bring back this matter for an update in six months to a future Licensing Committee.  There was a written submission from the licence holder received.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission.  Thereafter, having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that no further action be taken and to continue the licence.

 

2

Lindsey McCowan

RTRFIT Ltd

29 Fairfield Road

 

Reference was made to Article V(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 6th November, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the application be granted and to bring back this matter for an update in six months to a future Licensing Committee.  Having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that no further action be taken and to continue the licence.

 

(c)                    SHORT-TERM LET - NEW APPLICATIONS

 

There were submitted the undernoted applications.

 

No

Name

Person Responsible

Address

 

1

H H Properties Scotland Ltd

Haris Hayat

9 Blaikies Mews

 

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.  Thereafter, having heard from the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted and to bring back this matter for an update in six months to a future Licensing Committee.

 

2

H H Properties Scotland Ltd

Central Serviced Apartments

18 Blaikies Mews

 

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.  Thereafter, 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 and to bring back this matter for an update in six months to a future Licensing Committee.

 

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

 

VI CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982

 

(a)                    TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - RECALL OF SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

S M

 

 

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 11th December, 2025, wherein it was considered that S M was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and that the Taxi Drivers Licence be suspended with immediate effect for the unexpired portion of the licence.  The original letter of representation from the Chief Constable was submitted.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  Thereafter, having heard from 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 S M and to defer the matter to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026 to allow the licence holder to seek legal advice.

 

(b)                    TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING

 

No

Name

 

 

1

S I

 

 

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 7th April, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by S I be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of S I to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.  The original letter of representation from the Chief Constable was submitted.  The 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 Committee agreed to continue the suspension of the unexpired portion of the Taxi Drivers Licence held by S I and bring back the matter to the Licensing Committee should the licence holder apply for a renewal.

 

(c)                    TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

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.  Having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the hearing to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 28th May, 2026, to allow the licence holder to be present.

 

 

2

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.

 

Thereafter, having heard from an agent on behalf of the licence holder, the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Shears, moved that the Taxi Operators Licence held by Company S be suspended with immediate effect for the unexpired portion of the licence.

 

Councillor Black, seconded by the Convener, moved that the licence holder be issued a final written warning with regard to future conduct.

 

On a division, there voted for the motion - Councillors Cordell, Scullin, Shears and Coleman (4); and for the amendment - the Convener and Councillors Black and Smith (3) - whereupon the motion was declared carried and became the finding of the meeting.

 

3

U K

 

 

The Committee noted that a letter had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received 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 final written warning with regard to future conduct be issued.

 

4

Company T

 

 

The Committee noted that a letter had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission.  Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder, an agent on behalf of the licence holder, the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the Taxi Operators Licence held by Company T be suspended with immediate effect for the unexpired portion of the licence.

 

5

Company T

 

 

The Committee noted that a letter had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission.  Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder, an agent on behalf of the licence holder, the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the Taxi Operators Licence held by Company T be suspended with immediate effect for the unexpired portion of the licence.

 

6

M 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.  The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission.  Thereafter, having heard from an agent on behalf of 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.

 

 

7

Company C

 

 

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 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.

 

8

Company P

 

 

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 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.

 

9

Company T

 

 

The Committee noted that a letter had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager.  The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  The Committee noted that a written submission had been received 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 final written warning with regard to future conduct be issued.

 

(d)                    TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSIONS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

A 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 A 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.

 

2

K R

 

 

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

 

3

N H

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

 

APPENDIX I

 

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 20th March, 2026.

 

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 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 DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  Thereafter, having heard from a 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 M S be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of M S to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

 

APPENDIX II

 

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

 

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 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 - SUSPENSION HEARINGS

 

No

Name

 

 

1

T A

 

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 8th January, 2026, and Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider T As fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  There was submitted the original letter of information from the Licensing Standards Officer.  The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  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 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 Licensing Standards Officer, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a final written warning with regard to T As future conduct be issued.

 

2

M A

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 26th February, 2026, 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 26th March, 2026.  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 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, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a verbal warning with regard to M As future conduct be issued.

 

 

3

K B

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 8th January, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider K Bs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  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 licence holder, the Licensing Standards Officer and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a verbal warning with regard to K Bs future conduct be issued.

 

4

S B

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider S Bs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  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 the licence holder, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regard to S Bs future conduct be issued.

 

5

R L

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 8th January, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider R Ls fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  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 the licence holder, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a final written warning with regard to R Ls future conduct be issued.

 

6

Z R

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 8th January, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider Z Rs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  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 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 a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a final written warning with regard to Z Rs future conduct be issued.

 

7

A R

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed a hearing to consider A Rs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  Having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to a date to be advised to await the outcome of court proceedings.

 

 

8

P W

 

 

Reference was made to Article VIII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 26th February, 2026, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider P Ws fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 26th March, 2026.  Having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to the meeting of the Sub-Committee to be held on 18th June, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

 

APPENDIX III

 

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 30th March, 2026.

 

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 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 DRIVERS LICENCE - RECALL OF IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

 

Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 20th March, 2026, wherein it was agreed that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by M S be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of M S to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

 

There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of M S during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence and requested that the suspension of the Taxi Drivers Licence held by M S be recalled with immediate effect.  The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter.  Thereafter, having heard from the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub‑Committee agreed that the suspension of the Taxi Drivers Licence held by M S be recalled with immediate effect.

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

 

APPENDIX IV

 

At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 7th April, 2026.

 

Present:-

 

Councillor Jimmy BLACK

Councillor Stewart HUNTER

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 DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from 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 S I be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of S I to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence.

 

 

 

 

Stewart HUNTER, Convener.