Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2016.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 7 September 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it is in the public interest to exclude the public during the consideration of agenda items 8 – 11 that are marked "not for publication" by virtue of the paragraph 1 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), as they contain ‘information relating to an individual’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be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Items 8 – 12 to prevent the disclosure of information which was not for publication relating to an individual as defined in Category 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the disclosure of which would not be in the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.

No declarations of interest were made.

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 4 hire car driver’s licences.

RESOLVED – To note the urgent decisions.

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 fro Place Management and Regeneration.

The report provides Members with an update on Private Hire Operator Conditions.

Members are requested to note the report and to agree to the amended conditions and approve for implementation as of 1 November 2016.

Officer contact: Sarah Tooth Tel 474 4176 Email sarah.tooth@stockport.gov.uk

With the consent of the Committee, this item was deferred.

RESOLVED – That this item be deferred until the next meeting of the Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee on 23 November 2016.

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

The report informs Members of the revised structure for Private Hire Operator Fees following their approval by the Executive Member.

The Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact Sarah Tooth Tel 474 4176 Email: sarah.tooth@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 Members of the revised structure for Private Hire Operator Fees.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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 operator following a breach of the conditions relating to the safety of passengers.

The Committee interviewed a representative of the operator in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That in the light of the recent breach of the conditions relating to the safety of passengers, a warning letter be placed on the operators file.

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 or not the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a Licensed Hire Car Driver’s Licence in the light of his convictions.

The Committee interviewed the applicant in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That the application be refused.  The applicant was encouraged to apply again in six months time.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place 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 or not the driver was a fit and proper person to hold a Licensed Car Driver’s Licence after consideration of the information contained in the Disclosure & 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) which requested Members to consider whether the driver was a fit and proper person to continue to hold a private hire driver’s licence following a recent breach of the licence conditions relating to the safety of passengers.

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 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) which requested Members to consider whether the driver was a fit and proper person to continue to hold a private hire driver’s licence following a recent breach of the licence conditions relating to the safety of passengers.

The Committee interviewed the driver in relation to these matters.

RESOLVED – That no further action be taken.