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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Friday, 22 May 2026 
Dear Councillor 
Licensing Committee 
The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be
held as follows:- 
Date:  Tuesday, 02 June 2026
Time:  10:00
Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton,
ML3 0AA 
The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. 
Yours sincerely 
Paul Manning
Chief Executive 
Members
Andy Carmichael (Chair), Bert Thomson (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), Margaret
Cowie, Julia Marrs, Catherine McClymont, Kenny McCreary, Mark McGeever, David
Shearer, Helen Toner 
Substitutes
Robert Brown, Mary Donnelly, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Davie McLachlan, Richard Nelson
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BUSINESS 
1 Declaration of Interests 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 May 2026
submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 
5 - 12 
3 Minutes of Special Meeting
Minutes of the special meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 12 May 2026
submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 
13 - 16 
Urgent Business 
4 Urgent Business
Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. 
Exclusion of Press and Public 
5 Exclusion of Press and Public
It is recommended that the Committee makes the following resolution:-  
"That, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973,
the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of
business on the grounds that it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt
information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act." 
Item(s) for Decision 
6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Grant of Taxi Driver’s Licence
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Grant of Late Hours Catering Licence
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Grant of Late Hours Catering Licence
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of
Request to Lift Suspension of Taxi Operator’s Licence No 060
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
For further information, please contact:-
Clerk Name: Carol Lyon
Clerk Telephone: 07385370065
Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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LICENSING COMMITTEE 
Minutes of the meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street,
Hamilton on 19 May 2026 
Chair:
Councillor Andy Carmichael 
Councillors Present:
Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor
Mark McGeever, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen
Toner 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Kenny McCreary 
Attending:
Finance and Corporate Resources
T Dickie, Licensing and Registration Team Leader; E-A McGonigle, Administration Adviser; D
McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; J Roebuck, Licensing and Registration Team Leader; L Steele,
Licensing Standards and Development Officer/Assistant Registrar; L Wyllie, Administration
Assistant 
Order of Business
The Committee decided: that the items of business be dealt with in the order
minuted below. 
1 Declaration of Interests 
The following interests were declared:- 
Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) 
Thomson ♦ Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
(As Amended) – Application for Grant of
Taxi Driver's Licence (Item 12) 
Known to owner of taxi
company 
♦ Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
(As Amended) - Consideration of
Request to Lift Suspension of Private
Hire Car Operator's Licence No 528 and
Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 323
(Item 14)
Known to owner of taxi
company 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting 
The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 28 April 2026 were submitted
for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 
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3 Short Term Let Licensing Policy Review
A report dated 24 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for Short Term Lets.
On 2 November 2022, the Executive Committee had approved the Council’s Short Term Lets
Policy, in implementation of the 2022 Order, which introduced the Short Term Lets licensing
regime. There were approximately 195 licensed short term lets within the South Lanarkshire
area.
On 29 August 2024, the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short Term Lets)
Order 2024 (‘the 2024 Order’) had been enacted to include the following licence application
types in the short term letting regime, along with minor technical changes:-
♦ Provisional Short Term Let Licence
♦ Confirmation of Provisional Short Term Let Licence
♦ Transfer of Short Term Let Licence
The Licensing Committee approved minor changes to the Council’s Statement of Licensing
Policy for Short Term Lets to include the new application types listed above on 24 June 2025. It
also approved in principle to the new fees for those application types. The fees were approved
by the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee on 10 September 2025.
A public consultation had been launched on 29 December 2025, as part of the 3 yearly review of
the Policy. This was undertaken by way of an online survey on the Council’s website. The
consultation closed on 24 January 2026.
The consultees detailed in paragraph 3.6. of the report had been consulted directly.
A summary of the consultation questions and the responses received were attached as
Appendix 2 of the report.
As required by the 2022 Order, mandatory conditions of licence applied to all Short Term Let
licences issued across Scotland. In addition to the mandatory conditions, the Council could set
additional conditions using discretionary powers within the 2022 Order which could respond to
local challenges and concerns. Additional conditions aimed to ensure that best practice was
applied by licence holders to secure public safety and minimise the risk to public nuisance, as
well as anti-social behaviour resulting from the operation of a short term let.
Following consideration of the consultation responses and a separate review by officers, it was
recommended that:-
♦ the Council should impose additional conditions for Short Term Lets, as detailed in
Appendix 3 to the report, which would be incorporated into the Statement of Licensing
Policy for Short Term Lets
♦ no changes should be made to the current Policy in terms of temporary exemptions, and
that there be no temporary exemptions
In addition, there were some other minor changes proposed to the existing Policy, which
included a statement that the fees would be reviewed annually as part of the Council’s annual
review of fees and charges and inclusion of provision for a 3-yearly review of the Policy. The
updated Statement of Licensing Policy for Short Term Lets was attached as Appendix 1 to the
report.
The updated Statement of Licensing Policy for Short Term Lets would be submitted to the
Executive Committee on 24 June 2026 for approval.
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The Committee decided: 
(1) the content of the report be noted; 
(2) that the updated Statement of Licensing Policy for Short Term Lets be endorsed:- 
♦ to include additional licence conditions, as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report  
♦ to reflect that there would be no temporary exemptions 
(3) that the updated Statement of Licensing Policy for Short Term Lets be referred to the
Executive Committee on 24 June 2026 for formal approval. 
[Reference: Minutes of the Executive Committee of 2 November 2022 (Paragraph 7), Minutes
of 24 June 2025 (Paragraph 3) and Minutes of the Finance and Corporate
Resources Committee of 10 September 2025 (Paragraph 14)] 
4 Urgent Business 
There were no items of urgent business. 
5 Exclusion of Press and Public 
The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from
the meeting for the following items of business on the
grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of
exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 14 of Part
I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 
6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of
Taxi Driver's Licence No 177 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 177 in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by D Ferguson, 7 Welland Place, East
Kilbride for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 177 in the
East Kilbride zone be granted for a period of 1 year with
the following conditions:- 
♦ that the licence holder confirm that he had no
hypoglycemic attacks requiring assistance while
driving within the last 12 months
♦ that the licence holder would monitor his diabetes by
checking his blood glucose levels at least twice daily
and at all times relevant to driving
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♦ that the licence holder arrange to have a medical
examination at least once every 12 months at his own
expense.  A copy of said medical report would be
forwarded to the Council within 14 days of said
medical taking place, by a hospital consultant who
specialised in diabetes.  The licence holder would be
required to show the doctor his blood glucose records
for the previous 3 months
♦ that the licence holder comply with the directions of
any doctors treating his diabetes and to report to the
Council and DVLA any significant change in his
condition 
In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at
11.00am and reconvened at 11.05am 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Consideration of
Suspension or Revocation of Street Trader’s Licence No 014 
A report dated 20 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted:- 
♦ advising on action taken, in terms of Standing Order No 38(c), in view of the timescales
involved and a serious threat to public order or safety, by the Executive Director (Finance
and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and an ex officio member, to
order the immediate suspension of street trader’s licence No 014 from 20 April 2026 
♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether street trader’s licence No 014 be
suspended or revoked 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and accompanied by C Brown. 
A complaint had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the action taken, in terms of Standing Order No 38(c), by the Executive Director
(Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and an ex officio
member, to suspend street trader’s licence No 014, with effect from 20 April 2026, for a
maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and 
(2) that street trader’s licence No 014 in the East Kilbride zone be suspended with immediate
effect for the unexpired portion of the duration of licence. 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a
Taxi Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for a taxi driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application.  An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood
was heard.
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The Committee decided: that the application by W Mohammed, Flat 2/3, 80 Charles
Street, Glasgow for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the
Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. 
In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at
12.05pm and reconvened at 12.50pm 
9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Renewal of
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 653 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 653 in terms of
the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and accompanied by N Zewoldy. 
The Committee decided: that the application by A Zewoldy, 32 Craighouse Street,
Glasgow for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence
No 653 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be
granted. 
10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Renewal of
Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 976 
A report dated 8 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 976 in terms of
the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by G Ahamed, Flat 1/1, 1485
Shettleston Road, Glasgow for the renewal of private hire
car driver’s licence No 976 in the Cambuslang and
Rutherglen zone be refused. 
11 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Grant of
Taxi Driver's Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for a taxi driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by O Ibrahim, 7 Armour Gate, Glasgow
for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the Cambuslang
and Rutherglen zone be refused.
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12 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Taxi Driver's Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application a taxi driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland)
Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by H Ahmadi, 294 Telford Road, East
Kilbride for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the
Hamilton zone be granted. 
Councillor Thomson, having declared in interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the
meeting during its consideration 
13 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Private Hire Car Driver's Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application a private hire car driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and accompanied by M Saleh. 
The Committee decided: that the application by R Al-khyat, 215 Balmore Road,
Glasgow for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the
Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be granted for a period
of 1 year. 
14 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Request
to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 528 and Private Hire
Car Driver's Licence No 323 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether the suspension of private hire car
operator’s licence No 528 and private hire car driver’s licence No 323 should be lifted. 
On 12 August 2025, the Committee had suspended private hire car operator’s licence No 528
and private hire car driver’s licence No 323 with immediate effect for the remainder of the period
of licence. 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and heard in support of his
suspension being lifted.
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The Committee decided: that the suspension of private hire car operator’s licence
No 528 and private hire car driver’s licence No 323 in the
Hamilton zone be lifted with the following condition:- 
♦ should the licence holder relocate and the licences
not be used, both licences to be returned for
safekeeping to the Licensing Office 
[Reference:  Minutes of 12 August 2025 (Paragraph 9)] 
Councillor Thomson, having declared in interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the
meeting during its consideration 
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LICENSING COMMITTEE 
Minutes of the special meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices,
Almada Street, Hamilton on 12 May 2026 
Chair:
Councillor Andy Carmichael 
Councillors Present:
Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor
Kenny McCreary, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Helen Toner 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute) 
Attending:
Finance and Corporate Resources
S Alexander, Landlord Registration Assistant; C Lyon, Administration Officer; E-A McGonigle,
Administration Adviser; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; A Norris, Administration Assistant; L
Steele, Licensing Standards and Development Officer/Assistant Registrar 
1 Declaration of Interests 
No interests were declared. 
2 Urgent Business 
There were no items of urgent business. 
3 Exclusion of Press and Public 
The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from
the meeting for the following items of business on the
grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of
exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 14 of Part
I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 
4 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for a private hire car driver’s licence in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application.
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The Committee decided: that the application by M Dahdouh, 42 Rosebank Gardens,
Cambuslang for the grant of a private hire car driver’s
licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be
granted until 23 October 2028 as this was the date that his
right to work in the UK expired. 
5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for a private hire car driver’s licence in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by M Saloukha, Flat 1/2, 30 Salen
Street, Glasgow for the grant of a private hire car driver’s
licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be
granted until 2 October 2028 as this was the date that his
right to work in the UK expired. 
Councillor Cowie left the meeting after consideration of the above item of business 
6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Renewal of
Taxi Driver’s Licence No 188 
A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 188 in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and accompanied by A Cahsai. 
Both were heard in support of his application. 
The Committee decided: that the application by S Adhanom, Flat 10a, 151
Westercommon Road, Glasgow for the renewal of taxi
driver’s licence No 188 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen
zone be granted. 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for a private hire car driver’s licence in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application.
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The Committee decided: that the application by M Ghane, Flat 1/2, 35 Riverford
Road, Glasgow for the grant of a private hire car driver’s
licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be
granted. 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Grant of a
Late Hours Catering Licence 
A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on an application for grant of a late hours catering licence in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 
In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a
hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his
application. 
Following discussion, Councillor McClymont, seconded by Councillor Marrs, moved that the
application be granted with the hours of trade as requested.  Councillor Shearer, seconded by
Councillor Carmichael, moved as an amendment that the application be granted with the hours
of trade from 11.00pm to 1.00am, Monday to Sunday. 
On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 3 members voted for the motion and 3
for the amendment.  On the casting vote of the Chair, the amendment was declared carried. 
The Committee decided: that the following application for grant of a late hours
catering licence be granted subject to the conditions
specified by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources:- 
Applicant: MMS Hamilton Ltd T/A Oodles Wok Hamilton and M M
Rahman 
Type of Licence: Late hours catering 
Address of Premises: 17 Gateside Street, Hamilton 
Proposed Days/Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11.00pm to 1.00am  
Friday and Saturday, 11.00pm to 3.00am 
Days/Hours Granted: Monday to Sunday, 11.00pm to 1.00am 
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