Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 14/01/2026
North Ayrshire Council · 14 January 2026
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE Licensing Committee A Meeting of the Licensing Committee of North Ayrshire Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 10:00 to consider the undernoted business. Meeting Arrangements - Hybrid Meetings This meeting will be held on a predominantly physical basis but with provision, by prior notification, for remote attendance by Elected Members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003. Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home. Licensing Exemption Para Please note that, whilst the items on this Agenda are public documents, consideration of some reports at the meeting may necessitate the passing of a resolution to exclude from the meeting the press and public in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 1 Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda. 2 Minutes The accuracy of the Minutes of the Meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 10 December 2025 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed). 3 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and other Licensing statutes: Licensing Matters Submit report by the Head of Democratic Services on hearings to be determined, all in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (copy enclosed). 1
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 4 Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent. Webcasting Please note: this meeting may be filmed/recorded/live-streamed to the Council's internet site and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home, where it will be capable of repeated viewing. At the start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed/recorded/live-streamed. You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018. Data collected during the webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available via the Council’s internet site. Generally, the press and public will not be filmed. However, by entering the Council Chambers and using the press or public seating area, you acknowledge that you may be filmed and that any information pertaining to you contained in the video and oral recording of the meeting will be used for webcasting or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available to the public. In making this use of your information the Council is processing data which is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. If you have any queries regarding this and, in particular, if you believe that use and/or storage of any particular information would cause, or be likely to cause, substantial damage or distress to any individual, please contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk 2
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE Licensing Committee Sederunt Eleanor Collier (Chair) Nairn McDonald (Vice-Chair) John Bell Cameron Inglis Christina Larsen Jean McClung Matthew McLean Donald L. Reid Ronnie Stalker Angela Stephen Chair: Apologies: Attending: 3
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Licensing Committee 10 December 2025 IRVINE, 10 December 2025 - At a Meeting of the Licensing Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 10.00 a.m. involving a combination of participation by remote electronic means and physical attendance within the Council Chambers, Irvine. Present (Physical Participation) Eleanor Collier, Cameron Inglis, Christina Larsen, Matthew McLean, Ronnie Stalker and Angela Stephen. Present (Remote Participation) John Bell, Jean McClung and Donald L Reid. In Attendance C. Boyd, Team Manager; and P. Brennan, Specialist Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Health) (Communities and Housing); D. Grier, Solicitor (Legal Services); D. Robertson, Enforcement Officer, and A. Kellas, Administration Assistant (Licensing); and S. Wilson, Committee Services Officer (Democratic Services) (Corporate Services). Also in Attendance Sergeant Stephen Gray and A. Dempster, Licensing Administrator (Police Scotland) Chair Councillor Collier in the Chair. Apologies Nairn Angus-McDonald. 1. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest by Members in terms of Standing Order 11 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors. 2. Minutes The accuracy of the Minutes of the Meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 8 October 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Chair’s remarks The Chair, in terms of Standing Order 10.5, agreed to vary the order of business to allow consideration of item 6 – Public Entertainment Resolution under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 before item 4 on the Agenda. Agenda Item 2 5
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4. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and other Licensing statutes: Licensing Matters 4.1 Taxi Driver & Operator Licences: TDL/02581 (NEW) : Tyler Macaulay The applicant, having been duly cited to attend, was not present. Representatives from Police Scotland were in attendance. Decision Councillor Collier, seconded by Councillor Larsen, moved that the Committee continue the application to a future meeting to allow the applicant the opportunity to attend. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. 4.2 Taxi Driver & Operator Licences: Streamline Taxis Representatives from Streamline Taxis, having been duly cited to attend, were present. The complainant was also present. The representatives from Streamline Taxis addressed the Committee and requested that the case be continued to a future meeting to allow the licence holder to attend. In terms of Standing Order 6.8, the Chair agreed that the meeting be adjourned at 10.18 am, reconvening at 10.25 am with the same Members and officers present and in attendance (as previously, by remote electronic means or in person). Decision Councillor Collier, seconded by Councillor Larsen, moved that the Committee continue the application to a future meeting to allow the licence holder the opportunity to attend. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. 5. Public Entertainment Resolution under Civic Government Scotland Act (1982) Submitted report by the Head of Democratic Services considering and determining the updated terms for the Council’s Public Entertainment Licence (“PEL”) resolution under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The current Public Entertainment Resolution was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Committee agreed (a) to approve the updated draft Public Entertainment Licence Resolution under section 41 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982; (b) that the Draft Resolution, once made, will have an effective date not earlier than 1 October 2026, in accordance with the statutory requirements; (c) to delegate authority to the Senior Manager, Legal Services, in consultation with the Chair, where necessary, to make minor presentational/typographical/non-material adjustments to the Draft Resolution prior to final publication and implementation, provided these do not materially alter its substance; and (d) to note that officers will take the required statutory publication steps following the making of the resolution. 6
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6. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982: Taxi Fare Review Submitted report by the Head of Democratic Services continuing the Taxi Fare Review. The Current NAC Taxi Fare Scales (from 18 November 2024), Minute of Trade Consultation Meeting, 23 October 2025, Economic Indicators and Draft Proposed Taxi Fare Scales were attached at Appendices 1 - 4, respectively, to the report. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Committee agreed to (a) review the current scale and approve in draft the scale set out as Appendix D to the report, as varied by the Committee; (b) instruct the Chief Executive to give notice of that draft; and (c) continue consideration of the Review until a further meeting of the Committee at least one month after that public notice has been given. 7. Taxi Drivers Standards of Dress Submitted report by the Head of Democratic Services updating on the requirements for taxi drivers. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Committee agreed (a) to note the review of the Taxi Drivers Standards of Dress Code which had been requested following the 11 September 2024 meeting of the Licensing Committee; and (b) that no further changes were required at this time. 8. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 11.15 a.m. The full meeting proceedings can be viewed at https://north-ayrshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home 7
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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 14 January 2026 Licensing Committee Title: Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and other Licensing statutes: Licensing Matters Purpose: To advise the Committee of: a) Hearings to be determined Recommendation: 1) That the Committee should decide whether or not to make a Resolution excluding the public from the meeting at which any of the matters in this Report are to be considered; 2) That the Committee consider and determine the matters before them. 1. Executive Summary 1.1 The Licensing Committee's remit is to exercise the Council's licensing functions. These functions arise under many statutes, mainly the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. Depending on the legislation and the circumstances of each individual case, the Committee is entitled to grant, refuse, renew, vary, suspend and revoke Licences. 2. Background 2.1 The Committee’s business under the 1982 Act is as follows: Appendix A - Licences and Permits where Hearings have been convened Exempt Information 2.2 The Committee will consider "Exempt Information" under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, Schedule 7A. The information is covered by one or more of the following categories of "Exempt Information" under Schedule 7A: Paragraph 3: "Information relating to any particular applicant for, or recipient or former recipient of, any service provided by the authority." Paragraph 6: "Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority)." Paragraph 14: "Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime." Agenda Item 3 9
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Paragraph 15: "The identity of a Protected Informant" - where "Protected Informant" is defined in Part III as a person who informs the Local Authority about a past, present or future crime, breach of statutory duty, breach of planning control, or nuisance. 2.3 The details of the cases in the Appendix, with any relevant documents (such as letters from the Police or objectors) are in the background papers given to Committee Members and will be sent to the respective Applicants or Licence-Holders before the Meeting. The Schedules are excluded from the published Agenda under Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, Section 50B(2) and (5). This has been done as the Clerk considers that the meeting is likely not to be open to the public while those Schedules are being considered, as they contain "Exempt Information". 2.4. The Committee is entitled, but not obliged, to make a Resolution excluding the public from a meeting during consideration of an item of business whenever it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during consideration of that item of business there would be disclosure to them of "Exempt Information" (Section 50A(4)). 2.5. For example: Paragraph 3 could apply in relation to information or advice requested by a member of the public. Paragraph 6 could apply to a business activity (such as where an Applicant wants a Licence for business or employment). Paragraphs 14 or 15 could apply where it was alleged that there was criminal conduct or anti-social behaviour committed by or against a Licence-Holder or Applicant for a Licence, or where the Committee was told that any person had committed a criminal offence (whether or not there had been concluded Court proceedings). 2.6. Accordingly, if a Resolution is made: (a) the publicly-accessible Minutes will exclude so much of the proceedings during which the public were excluded (Section 50C); (b) the Minutes will include a summary of the proceedings without disclosing the ‘Exempt Information’ (Sections 50C(2) & 50C(1)(b)). 3. Proposals 3.1 It is proposed that the Committee consider and determine each of the listed cases in accordance with the required procedure. 4. Implications/Socio-economic Duty Financial 4.1 There are possible financial implications in relation to any Licensing decision. 10
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Human Resources
4.2 None
Legal
4.3 There are possible legal implications in relation to any licensing decision. Depending
on the legislation, there may be a right of appeal.
Equality/Socio-economic
4.4 Equality Act 2010 imposes duties on the Council:
Section 1(1) ("Public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities"): the Council
"must, when making decisions of a strategic nature about how to exercise its
functions, have due regard to the desirability of exercising them in a way that is
designed to reduce the inequalities of outcome which result from socio-economic
disadvantage."
Section 149(1) ("Public sector equality duty"): the Council
"must, in the exercise of its functions, have due regard to the need to -
(a) eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct
that is prohibited by or under [that Act];
(b) advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a "Relevant
Protected Characteristic" and persons who do not share it;
(c) foster good relations between persons who share a "Relevant Protected
Characteristic" and persons who do not share it."
The "Relevant Protected Characteristics" are: age; disability; gender
reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual
orientation.
The Clerk has considered these Duties in preparing this Report and any specific impacts
will be evaluated where appropriate. Unless the Clerk advises the Committee otherwise
in a particular case, there are no significant impacts to be considered
Climate Change and Carbon
4.5 None.
Key Priorities
4.6 North Ayrshire Council has priorities for "Communities and Local Democracy" and
"Wellbeing" in the Council Plan 2023-2028 An effective licensing system, e.g.
monitoring the 'fit and proper' status of hire-car drivers and the safety of their cars, helps
achieve Strategic Aim-Wellbeing.
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Community Wealth Building 4.7 There are no Community Wealth Building issues. Islands Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) 4.8 None United Nations Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 4.9 None Consumer Duty 4.10 None 5. Consultation 5.1 Consultations have been undertaken where appropriate with Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, and Council Directorates. Aileen Craig Head of Democratic Services For further information please contact Raymond Lynch, Manager, Legal Services, on Licensing@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. Background Papers None 12
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Appendix A Case 1 TDL/02100 Licence Holder Taxi Driver Licence Michael Shennan Case 2 Applicant Taxi Driver Licence Darren McCartney TDL/02575 (NEW) NA00929N (NEW)Case 3 Applicant Short Term Let Licence Jenny Turner 13
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