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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 21 July, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the draft Licensed Vehicle (hackney carriage and private hire) Policy be approved. Note: In respect of above item, Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest, due to a family member’s connection, employment and interest in a private hire taxi operator based in Conwy County. As a result of a dispensation granted to Councillor Saville by the Standards Committee dated 13.10.2025, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any votes took place.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Keith Eeles and Ros Griffiths-Williams. In addition, the Chair welcomed Councillors Chris Brockley and Geoff Stewart to the Committee and congratulated Councillor Stephen Price on his recent appointment as Cabinet Member for Housing, Regulatory and Audit.
In respect of Agenda Item 6(i) – Review of Draft Licensed Vehicle (hackney carriage and private hire) Policy) Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest, due to a family member’s connection, employment and interest in a private hire taxi operator based in Conwy County. As a result of a dispensation granted to Councillor Saville by the Standards Committee dated 13.10.25, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any votes took place.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 21 July, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 21 July, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 21 July, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the draft Licensed Vehicle (hackney carriage and private hire) Policy be approved. Note: In respect of above item, Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest, due to a family member’s connection, employment and interest in a private hire taxi operator based in Conwy County. As a result of a dispensation granted to Councillor Saville by the Standards Committee dated 13.10.2025, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any votes took place.
The Principal Trading Standards and Licensing Officer presented the draft Licensed Vehicle (hackney carriage and private hire) Policy. The draft policy consolidated all procedures, policies, byelaws and application processes regarding licensed vehicles into a single comprehensive document, providing guidance on criteria used by the Licensing Authority when determining applications and regulation of the following: · Hackney carriages · Hackney carriage drivers · Private hire operators · Private hire vehicles · Private hire drivers In considering the report, Members made reference to the following: · Licensing consistency across Wales - it was acknowledged that the policy was moving towards licensing consistency across Wales, whilst retaining Local Authority discretion for specific determination. · Environment considerations - the Council supported vehicles using cleaner, environmentally friendly fuel, such as electric and hybrid. · Vehicle age and accessibility - it was noted that accessible vehicle inspection requirements focused on accessibility features rather than solely on the vehicle age. · Medical examination and licensing suspension and how it was the responsibility of the driver to inform the Licensing Authority. Further information in relation to Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act regarding continuation of driving pending medical examination would be circulated to Members for information. · The process in relation to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, requirements and determination as to a fit and proper person was clarified. RESOLVED: That the draft Licensed Vehicle (hackney carriage and private hire) Policy be approved. Note: In respect of above item, Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal and prejudicial interest, due to a family member’s connection, employment and interest in a private hire taxi operator based in Conwy County. As a result of a dispensation granted to Councillor Saville by the Standards Committee dated 13.10.2025, Councillor Saville was able to speak and take part in the debate, but left the meeting before any votes took place.
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