Minute of meeting of Licensing Committee of 11 May 2026 for Approval
Perth and Kinross Council · 15 June 2026
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Licensing Committee Minute of hybrid meeting of the Licensing Committee held in the Council Chambers, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 11 May 2026 at 10.00am. Present: Councillors K Allan, H Anderson, B Brawn, S Carr, M Frampton, K Harvey, I MacPherson, C Mair and Watt (up to Item 5 and from Item 7). In Attendance: McLaren, K Engelberts (up to Item 5), S Michie, D Rankine, A Brown and M Pasternak (all Legal & Governance). Apologies for Absence: Bailies M Williamson and R Brock, Councillors N Freshwater and W Robertson. Councillor I MacPherson, Vice-Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies The Convener welcomed all those present to the meeting. Apologies for absence were noted as above. It was agreed to re-order the business on the agenda and consider Items P1 and P2 prior to Item 5. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no Declaration of Interests in terms of Councillors Code of Conduct. 3. Minutes 3(i) Minute of Meeting of Licensing Committee of 13 April 2026 The minute of meeting of Licensing Committee of 13 April 2026 was approved as correct record. 3(ii) Minute of Special Meeting of Licensing Committee of 20 April 2026 The minute of special meeting of Licensing Committee of 20 April 2026 was approved as correct record.
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4. Update to Taxi Operator Allocation Scheme There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/129) providing the Licensing Committee with an update on the Allocation Scheme for the additional 24 Taxi Operator Licences and summarising key outcomes and issues arising from the implementation of the scheme. Resolved: The contents of the Report 26/129, be noted. (It was agreed that the public and press should be excluded during consideration of the following item in order to avoid the disclosure of information which is exempt in terms of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.) P1 Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2424 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/133) along with the request for suspension from Police Scotland dated 23 April 2026. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr P Aleksandrov, applicant attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members' questions. (Following A Short Adjournment, The Committee Reconvened) Motion by Councillors I MacPherson and M Frampton To suspend the licence for a period of six months from the date of 11 May 2026. Amendment by Councillors K Harvey and C Mair Not to suspend the licence. In line with section 21 of the Standing Orders, a roll call vote was taken 6 Members voted for the Motion as follows: Councillors K Allan, H Anderson, B Brawn, M Frampton, I MacPherson and A Watt 3 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: Councillors S Carr, K Harvey and C Mair
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Resolved: In accordance with the Motion. P2 Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2515 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/134) along with a letter of representation from Police Scotland dated 16 April 2026. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Ms K Whyte, applicant attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members' questions. (Following A Short Adjournment, The Committee Reconvened) Resolved: Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2515, be granted for the period of three years. (The Committee took a break for lunch and reconvened at 1.00pm) 5. Grant of Short-Term Licence – 39 Foyers Way, Crieff PH7 3FA There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/130) along with four letters of objection in relation to Short Term Licence – 39 Foyers Way, Crieff PH7 3FA. Mr D Anderson, J Williamson, Ms L Smith and Mr C and Mrs J Murchie, objectors, were not present at the meeting. Mr D and Mrs E Walker, applicants and Ms J Soutar (Property Girls Partnership Limited.), a day-to-day manager, attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following A Short Adjournment, The Committee Reconvened)
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Resolved: Short-term Let Licence – 39 Foyers Way, Crieff PH7 3AF, be granted subject to additional conditions: • No social gatherings in the garden grounds after 10pm • No amplified music to be played within the property after 10pm • Contact details for to be shared with neighbours Councillor K Allan left the meeting at this point and did not take part in the debate. 6. Grant of Short-Term Licence – Flat F Fiscals House, 3 South Street Perth PH2 8NJ There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/131) along with three letters of objection in relation to Short Term Licence – Ms P Conway, Mr F Purdie, Ms W Graham, objectors attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr J Deans, applicant, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following A Short Adjournment, The Committee Reconvened) Motion by Councillors I MacPherson and H Anderson To grant the application for a period of one year Amendment by Councillors K Harvey and M Frampton To refuse the application. In terms of Standing Order 21, a roll call vote was taken 3 Members voted for the Motion as follows: Councillors H Anderson, I MacPherson and C Mair. 4 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: Councillors B Brawn, S Carr, M Frampton and K Harvey Resolved: In accordance with the Amendment. Councillors K Allan and A Watt returned to the meeting at this point.
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7. Grant of Taxi Operator Licence – TBA42 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (26/132) in relation to Taxi Operator Licence – TBA42 Mr S Hayder, applicant attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following A Short Adjournment, The Committee Reconvened) Resolved: Taxi Operator Licence – TBA42, be refused. (It was agreed that the public and press should be excluded during consideration of the following item in order to avoid the disclosure of information which is exempt in terms of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.) P3. Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2269 It was noted that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda.