Agenda and draft minutes

To receive as a correct record the Minutes of meeting held on 11^th September 2025 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of the meeting held on the 11^th September 2025 were signed by the Vice-Chair as a correct record.

The Committee wished to express their thanks to David Eglin, on his retirement, for 36 years of service to the City Council.

There were no items of urgent business.

To receive declarations by Councillors of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Councillors are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Councillors should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Councillors are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

Councillor Maria Deery declared an other interest in item 6 – Existing Dual Drivers Licence Holder due to one of the incidences involving a University Student and the University being within her ward.

The Committee is recommended to pass the following recommendation in relation to the following items: 

“That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business, on the grounds that they could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information, as defined in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act.” 

Councillors are reminded that, whilst the following items have been marked as exempt, it is for the Committee to decide whether or not to consider them in private or in public.  In making the decision, Councillors should consider the relevant paragraph of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and also whether the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.  In considering their discretion, Councillors should also be mindful of the advice of Council officers. 

It was moved by Councillor John Hanson, seconded by Councillor Martin Bottoms and unanimously agreed:

Resolved:

That, in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business, on the grounds they could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information, as defined, in Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act.

Report of the Licensing Officer

The Committee received the report of the Senior Licensing Officer for the purpose of determining action on a dual driver’s licence (Hackney Carriage and Private Hire). Details of the individual case and the Chair’s summary of the decision are set out in Exempt Minute No.31 in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Decision of the Committee:

The decision of the Committee is set out in Exempt Minute No 31.

Report of the Licensing Manger

The Licensing Manager presented a report which notified the Committee of an urgent decision taken by the Licensing Manager in consultation with the Chair of Licensing Committee in respect of a dual driver’s licence.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.

Report of the Licensing Manager

The Licensing Manager presented a report which updated members on the proposed Hackney Carriage Area Demand Survey 2025/26.

The Committee was advised that it had been generally accepted that such a survey should be completed every 3 years. Since providing the report it had come to light that guidance had changed and it was now every 5 years. It was therefore within the power of the Committee to continue with the survey now or defer for 2 years to fall in line with the updated guidelines.

It was proposed by Councillor Sally Maddocks, seconded by Councillor Gerry Blaikie and unanimously agreed:

Resolved:

That in line with best practice the Hackney Carriage Area Demand Survey be deferred for 2 years.