Agenda

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 August 2024.

To consider whether it is in the public interest to exclude the public during the consideration of agenda items 6 - 9 that are marked "not for publication" by virtue of the paragraph 1 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), as they contain ‘information relating to an individual’

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

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

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).

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report informs the Committee of a request to increase the current Hackney Carriage tariff.

The report further informs the Committee of the intention to propose the compulsory acceptance of card payments in Hackney Carriage vehicles in addition to cash payments and to seek the committee’s views on this point.

The Committee are invited to provide comments on the proposed fare increase for Hackney Carriages and on the proposal to prepare a further report outlining the case to make credit card payments compulsory for taxi while maintain the ability to allow cash payments.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell Tel 0161 474 4175 or email ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the previous convictions of a new applicant for a Private Hire Driver’s licence.

The Committee is requested to consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the previous convictions of a new applicant for a Private Hire Driver’s licence.

The Committee is requested to consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the previous convictions of a new applicant for a Private Hire Driver’s licence.

The Committee is requested to consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a Private Hire driver’s licence.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk

To consider a report of the Director for Place Management.

The report details the previous convictions declared on a DBS relating to an Operator’s Licence.

The Committee is requested to consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to continue to hold an Operator’s licence.

Officer contact: Ian O’Donnell on 0161 474 4175 or email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk