Issue - meetings

The purpose of the report is to inform members of the results of the consultation for the proposed changes to the Council’s current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Specification Policy.

Contact:  Fiona Goldsmith, Public Protection Group Leader, Licensing

RESOLVED: That the draft vehicle specification policy with the following amendments be adopted:

(i)            That all licensed vehicles, regardless of age be subject to annual testing,

(ii)          That multi-purpose vehicles continue to be licensed, and sports utility vehicles remain to be barred,

(iii)         That Officers provide further information relating to sports utility vehicles not being licenced at a future committee meeting,

(iv)         That licensed vehicles be allowed to tow trailers.