Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 27 July 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 27 July 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public during the consideration of agenda items 7-14 that are marked "not for publication" by virtue of the paragraph 1 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), as they contain ‘information relating to an individual’

RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Items 7 – 15 to prevent the disclosure of information which was not for publication relating to an individual as defined in Category 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the disclosure of which would not be in the public interest, would not be fair to the applicant and would breach their Data Protection principles.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

Councillors and Officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:

Personal and Prejudicial Interest

Councillor                                         Interest

Councillor Chris Murphy                Agenda Item 11 – ‘Case No P1569’ as he was a school governor at the school where the incident took place.  Councillor Murphy took no part in consideration of this Item and Councillor Vine acted as Chair for this Agenda item only.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration reported that the Corporate Director, in consultation with the Chair had taken urgent action to suspend over eighty hire car driver’s licences.  This was due to an issue that had arisen with report management.  Procedures had now been changed to ensure this could not happen again.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair and members of the Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice. (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided.  These are available at the meeting).

No public questions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of a proposed variation to the existing policy covering permitted advertisements on Licensed Hackney Cabs and Private Hire Vehicles.

The Committee is requested to consider varying the existing policy to permit the display of operator logos in the rear windows of private hire vehicles, as outlined in the report.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and

Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which

advised Members of a proposal to vary the existing agreed policy covering

advertising on hackney cabs and private hire vehicles.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members felt that the examples of advertising that they had been shown were excellent, however they considered that it was vital that the advertising was pixilated.

·         Members questioned whether the proposed advertisements could be submitted for prior approval.  In response, Members were advised that this was exactly what happened now, and this would continue. There would be no alcohol or tobacco advertising for example.

RESOLVED – That the existing policy be varied to permit the display of operator logos in the rear windows of private hire vehicles, as outlined in the report.  The following conditions should also apply:

1. That advertising can only be permitted on the rear windows of private hire vehicles providing that it is not already in place on the doors.

2. The advertising must be pixilated in order that the vision of the driver is not impeded.

3. The advertising is to be restricted to a company logo and one line of text only.

4. The logo is to be of maximum size and logo in line with current restrictions.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the proposed licensed hire vehicle driver’s conviction.

The Committee is requested to consider whether this applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a hire vehicle driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the Committee to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car licence following consideration of the information contained within the Disclosure and Barring Service report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the proposed licensed hire car vehicle driver’s convictions.

The Committee is requested to consider whether this applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a hire car vehicle driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the Committee to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car licence following consideration of the information contained within the Disclosure and Barring Service report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of a proposed licensed hire car vehicle driver’s convictions.

The Committee is requested to consider whether this person is a fit and proper person to hold a hire car vehicle driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the Committee to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car licence following consideration of the information contained within the Disclosure and Barring Service report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of a breach of the condition of a private hire driver’s licence relating to the safety of passengers.

The Committee is requested to consider what action, if any, to take.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Committee to consider the suitability of the driver to continue to be licensed as a private hire car driver following a breach of the conditions of the licence relating to the safety of passengers.

RESOLVED – That the decision be deferred pending the next meeting of the Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the manner of driving of a private hire car vehicle, relating to the safety of passengers and others.

The Committee is requested to consider what action, if any, to take.

Officer contact: peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the committee to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to continue to be licensed as a hackney carriage driver following consideration of the information contained in the report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the driver be suspended for a period of one week.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the conduct of a licensed hire car vehicle driver.

The Committee is requested to consider what action, if any, to take.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the Committee to consider whether the private hire car driver was a fit and proper person to continue to hold a licence following his recent conduct.

The Committee interviewed the driver in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That no further action be taken.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs member of a proposed licensed hire car vehicle driver’s convictions.

The Committee is requested to consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car vehicle licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Committee to consider whether or not the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car licence after consideration of the information contained in the Disclosure and Barring Service report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the proposed licensed hire vehicle driver’s conviction.

The Committee is requested to consider whether this applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a hire vehicle driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

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A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which requested the Committee to consider whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a private hire car licence following consideration of the information contained within the Disclosure and Barring Service report.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report informs members of the proposed licensed hire vehicle driver’s conviction.

The Committee is requested to consider whether this applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a hire vehicle driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Peter Cooke Tel 474 4851 Email: peter.cooke@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which informed the Committee of a licensed private hire car driver’s recent driving convictions.

The Committee interviewed the driver in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That no further action be taken.