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RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public and press were excluded from the meeting on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 18 of Schedule 12a Part 7 of the above Act in respect of the following item[s].
The Chair introduced the Sub-Committee and its Clerk.
Applicant – PHV117 The Licensing Officer presented the licensing authority’s position as outlined in the report [copy filed with the signed minutes]. The Sub-Committee noted that the Council policy stated that a maximum age of 12 years had been agreed for vehicles the subject of an existing licence. Applications for licences for vehicles over this age would be considered by a sub-committee. The Officer advised that the vehicle had been inspected by the Council’s mechanic. Remedial work had been identified and after this had been undertaken, the vehicle had been re-inspected. The inspections by the Council’s mechanic had been at the applicant’s expense. The Sub-Committee noted that the local councillor supported the application. The applicant explained how the vehicle was used and that he was happy to have the vehicle inspected three times a year. He advised that the vehicle had passed an MOT on 2 December 2022. The Sub-Committee noted the good condition and low mileage of the vehicle. The Sub-Committee withdrew to consider, in private, the application and the evidence they had heard, with the support of the Clerk. On their return the Chair announced their decision. In reaching the decision members took into account the relevant written and verbal representations. Resolved That the application for a private hire vehicle licence for PHV117 be approved subject to the Council’s mechanic inspecting the vehicle, at the applicant’s expense, between: · 1 March 2023 and 10 March 2023 and · 1 July 2023 and by 10 July 2023 and that the licence be approved to the expiry date in September 2023 and that a MOT is undertaken in six months time from the current MOT date. The Clerk to the Sub-Committee advised that he would confirm the decision in writing. The Chair thanked all for attending.
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