Agenda and decisions

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Apologies were received from the following members:  Cllrs Watson, Taylor, Hall, Allison, Davies, Sokhal, Lyons, Hussain and Homewood.

No subs members were in attendance.

To approve the minutes of the Committee meetings held on the 17^th December 2020 and 19^th May 2021.

That the minutes of the Committee meetings held on the 17 December 2020 and the 19 May 2021 be approved as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

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All agenda items were considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.  

No deputations or petitions were received.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No public questions were asked.

A report seeking approval to consult on the review of the Kirklees Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy considering the new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards.

Contact:  Fiona Goldsmith, Group Leader, Licensing and Russell Williams, Operational Manager.  Tel: 01484 221000

RESOLVED

That

a)    the report be noted

b)    officers commence a three-month consultation exercise in relation to the proposed changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy with regard to the guidance issued by the Department for Transport; and

c)    officers in consultation with trade representatives consider this matter as a wider review into vehicle age limits and vehicle specifications

d)    the results of the consultation be presented to a future meeting of the Licensing and Safety Committee

A report to inform Members and seek approval of proposed Licensing Service Standards in relation to the processing of private hire and hackney carriage applications.

Contact:  Fiona Goldsmith, Group Leader, Licensing and Russell Williams, Operational Manager. Tel: 01484 221000

RESOLVED

That the proposed service standards be approved by the Committee.