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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Friday, 12 June 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, 23 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), Maureen Devlin (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,
Graham Scott
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BUSINESS 
1 Declaration of Interests 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 2 June
2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 
5 - 8 
Item(s) for Decision 
3 Review of Taxi Fares
Report dated 14 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources).  (Copy attached) 
9 - 16 
4 Taxi Meters
Report dated 14 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources).  (Copy attached) 
17 - 20 
Urgent Business 
5 Urgent Business
Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. 
Exclusion of Press and Public 
6 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 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Grant of Public Entertainment Licence
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of
Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 819
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence No 246
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 
For further information, please contact:-
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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 2 June 2026 
Chair:
Councillor Andy Carmichael 
Councillors Present:
Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Davie McLachlan (substitute for
Councillor Catherine McClymont), Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute),
Councillor Helen Toner 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Maureen Devlin (ex officio), Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor Kenny
McCreary, Councillor Mark McGeever 
Attending:
Finance and Corporate Resources
A Gray, Licensing and Registration Assistant; C Lyon, Administration Officer; D McLardy, Legal
Services’ Adviser; L Steele, Licensing Standards and Development Officer/Assistant Registrar; L
Wyllie, Administration Assistant 
1 Declaration of Interests 
No interests were declared. 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting 
The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 May 2026 were submitted for
approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 
3 Minutes of Special Meeting 
The minutes of the special meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 12 May 2026 were
submitted for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 
4 Item of Urgent Business – Licensing of Late Hours Catering Premises – Outwith
Policy 
In terms of Standing Order No 4(c) of the Council’s Standing Orders on Procedures, the Chair
decided that consideration be given to the following item of business as a matter of urgency. 
The Chair referred to the report which had been circulated to members requesting that
delegated powers be given to the Head of Administration and Legal Services, in consultation
with the Chair, to grant or refuse Late Hours Catering Premises’ applications in relation to
trading during the FIFA World Cup 2026 that were outwith policy. 
The Policy was attached at Appendix 1 to the report.
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The Committee decided: that delegated powers be given to the Head of
Administration and Legal Services, in consultation with the
Chair, to grant or refuse Late Hours Catering Premises’
applications which were outwith policy and related to
trading during the FIFA World Cup 2026. 
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 Grant of
Taxi Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 1 May 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.  A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant
Hinshelwood was heard. 
Following discussion, Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Marrs, moved that the
application be granted for a period of 1 year.  Councillor McLachlan, seconded by Councillor
Carmichael, moved as an amendment that the application be refused. 
On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 4 members voted for the motion and 3
for the amendment.  The motion was declared carried. 
The Committee decided: that the application by G Sandhu, 155 Lothian Crescent,
Stirling for a taxi driver’s licence in the Hamilton zone be
granted for a period of 1 year. 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Grant of
Late Hours Catering Licence 
A report dated 24 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 represented by S Sattar,
Property Consultant and Agent.  A representation had been received from Police Scotland and
Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. 
A report had been received from the Council’s Licensing Standards Officer and the Authorised
Officer under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) and F Carroll was heard.
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The Committee decided: that the application by La Marina Lounge Limited and M
Ahmed, Unit 1, 18 Chapel Street, Rutherglen for a late
hours catering licence be refused. 
In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at
11.29am.  The meeting reconvened at 11.34am.  Councillor McLachlan was not present when the
meeting reconvened 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Late Hours Catering Licence 
A report dated 7 May 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 not present but represented by C Crawford,
Solicitor and M King and B Naciri from Kentucky Fried Chicken (Great Britain) Limited. 
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: Kentucky Fried Chicken (Great Britain) Limited and C Buick 
Type of Licence: Late hours catering 
Address of Premises: KFC, Unit B, Hamilton Palace Grounds Retail Park, Hamilton   
Proposed Days/Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11.00pm to 5.00am 
Days/Hours Granted: Monday to Sunday, 11.00pm to 5.00am 
Additional conditions: Deliveries and drive through only between 12midnight and
5.00am 
9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Consideration of Request
to Lift Suspension of Taxi Operator’s Licence No 060 
A report dated 1 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether the suspension of taxi operator’s
licence No 060 should be lifted. 
The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that the licence holder had withdrawn their request for the
suspension of taxi operator’s licence No 060 to be lifted, therefore, there was no requirement for
a hearing. 
The Committee decided: to note that, as the licence holder had withdrawn their
request to lift the suspension of taxi operator’s licence No
060, there was no requirement for a hearing to consider
this matter. 
[Reference:  Minutes of 10 February 2026 (Paragraph 10)] 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Licensing Committee 
Date of Meeting: 23 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Review of Taxi Fares 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
urpose]
 update the Committee with the progress of the statutory taxi fares review in the
Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and Hamilton zones of
South Lanarkshire, and seek Committee’s approval for the next stage of the review
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the statutory taxi fares review procedure for the Cambuslang and
Rutherglen and Hamilton zones of South Lanarkshire be further progressed,
with the proposal that there should be no increase in the current fares tariffs
and the tariffs should remain unchanged at Appendix 1;
(2) that the statutory taxi fares review procedure for the Clydesdale zone of South
Lanarkshire be further progressed, with the proposal that there should be an
increase of 90 pence over an average two mile hire and 3 pence increase for
each period of one minute of part thereof for waiting time as detailed at
Appendix 2;
(3) consider the request from an operator in relation to the recalibration of taxi
meters as detailed in Appendix 2a;
(4) that the statutory taxi fares review procedure for the East Kilbride zone of South
Lanarkshire be further progressed, with the proposal that there should be an
increase of 30 pence over an average two mile hire, remove the Stoppage at
the request of the hirer fee and increase the Called but not charged for fee by
70 pence as detailed at Appendix 3; and 
(5) that authority be delegated to the Head of Administration and Legal Services to
make the necessary arrangements to progress the statutory taxi fares review,
with a further report to be submitted to a future meeting of the Committee.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended)
Licensing Authorities must review and fix taxi fares in their area at intervals not greater
than every 18 months. 
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3.2. The Council last fixed taxi fares on 26 September 2025.  However respective division
areas last increased as follows:- 
 Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone – 26 September 2025
 Clydesdale zone – 4 August 2023
 East Kilbride zone– 26 September 2025
 Hamilton zone – 27 September 2024 
3.3. The Council has since its inception in 1996 adopted an approach to fixing taxi fares
across four zones being Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and
Hamilton.  This approach reflected the different arrangements within predecessor
authorities and mirrors the areas used for the 4 Licensing Divisions. 
3.4. In the usual way, the initial requirement of this review is for the Council, as Licensing
Authority, to consult with persons or organisations appearing to them to be, or be
representative of, the operators of taxis within their Council area. 
4. Present Position
4.1. All 39 Cambuslang and Rutherglen operators were written to with 1 operator
responding advising that they did not want an increase.  It is therefore proposed that
the fares tariff remains as at present as detailed in Appendix 1. 
4.2. All 97 Clydesdale operators were written to with responses received from one operator
who holds 70 licences and one operator who holds 9 licences. 
One operator requested an increase of 90 pence to the average 2 mile hire and a 3
pence increase to each period of one minute or part thereof of waiting time. It is
therefore proposed that the fares tariff will be as detailed in Appendix 2. 
An operator submitted suggestions in relation to the recalibrating of taxi meters as
detailed in Appendix 2a. 
Another operator requested no increase. 
4.3. The East Kilbride taxi trade organisation has indicated that they would like an increase
in the average two mile hire from £7.20 to £7.50, removal of the Stoppage at the
request of the hirer fee and an increase the Called but not charged for fee by 70 pence
as detailed at Appendix 3. 
4.4. All 131 Hamilton operators were written to with 8 operators and Hamilton Taxi
Operators Association (TOA) responding as follows: - 
 Hamilton TOA and 7 other operators requested no changes be made
 One operator (who holds 4 licences) advised they would not be participating in the
fares review at this time following the issues faced during the previous review and
the lack of support for a fares increase however asked the Council to “recognise
that the current rates are too low and that drivers deserve to earn a fair living rather
than being concerned with the pricing of others” 
It is proposed that the fares tariff remains as at present, as detailed in Appendix 1. 
4.5. As members will be aware, even if there is no increase in the fares tariff, the formal
review procedures still require to be undertaken. 
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4.6. There is also a separate report on this agenda to consider a request by East Kilbride
TOA and Hamilton TOA to change the type of taxi meters used from “clock calendar”
to manual control meters which show the full fare chargeable when passenger(s) are
travelling outwith their licensed zone. 
4.7. An additional fares review consultation would be required should the decision to grant
the proposal to the change of taxi meter be made.  The usual fares review includes all
fares set on the tariff, including what fees, if any, are charged for each of the four
zones for passengers travelling beyond the licensed area which would be required to
allow the proposed taxi meters to calculate the final fare chargeable to the passenger
rather than a fare agreed as subject to special agreement in advance with the
passenger as is current for two of the four zones. Consultation with meter
manufacturers would be required to establish the options available for this prior to
consultation. 
5. Employee Implications
5.1. None. 
6. Financial Implications
6.1. None. 
7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
7.1. No assessment of the impact on the environment has been made as the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) does not allow us to take this into
account when determining the fares review. 
7.2. There are no apparent implications in terms of sustainability. 
8. Other Implications
8.1. If the fares review is not progressed the Council will be in breach of a statutory duty. 
9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an impact assessment in terms of the proposals
contained within this report. 
9.2. Consultation with the taxi trade has been carried out to ascertain views on whether or
not there should be an increase in taxi fares and meter types this year. This has
informed this report, and the proposals for the next stage of the review process.   
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
14 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Focused on people and their needs 
Previous References
 None  
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List of Background Papers
 None 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager
Ext:  4501 (Tel: 01698 454501)
E-mail: margaretmary.wilson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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Appendix 1 
Current Fares Tariffs 
Cambuslang and Rutherglen Zone 
Not exceeding 880 yards £4.40  
for the next nine additional 293 yards or any part 30 pence 
thereafter each additional 264 yards or any part 20 pence 
(an average 2 mile hire of £7.10) 
Hamilton Zone 
Not exceeding 880 yards £3.80 
For each additional 220 yards or any part thereof 20 pence 
(an average 2 mile hire of £6.20) 
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Appendix 2
Current Fares Tariff showing proposals
(Clydesdale Zone) 
Exclusive Hire means that a single fare is payable by any one passenger for the exclusive hire of a taxi or private hire car, whether or not more than one
passenger is carried.
HIRE of Taxi/Private Hire Car (fitted with a taxi meter) –     
Not exceeding one mile £3.50 (Proposed: £4.00)     
For EACH additional 88 yards or any part thereof 13 pence  (Proposed: 15 pence)                                    
(An average 2 mile hire of £6.10) (Proposed: £7.00) (9.89% Increase over an average 2 mile hire)
WAITING TIME – 27 pence (Proposed: 30 pence) for each period of one minute or part thereof £16.20 per hour (Proposed: £18.00 per hour)
SOILAGE CHARGE - the hirer will pay a soilage charge of £50 if the vehicle is soiled due to sickness caused by alcohol or drugs, any take-away spillage
or any other fouling of the vehicle. It shall not be charged if the vehicle is soiled either due to a child being sick or due to genuine illness.
CALLED BUT NOT USED CHARGE - when a taxi is called out but not used, a charge not exceeding the fare which would have been payable by the
hirer in the event of the taxi being used, shall be payable.
CALL OUT CHARGE - for hirings where a taxi is called to hirer’s home or other address a call out charge up to a maximum of £10 is payable.  If such a
call out charge is to be levied, the driver/operator must obtain the hirer’s agreement in advance.           
SURCHARGES
(1)   A surcharge of 1/3rd of the normal metered fare may be charged for each hire between midnight and 7am. For a journey commenced prior to 7
am the night time charge will apply until 7 am and thereafter the day time charge will apply. For a journey commenced prior to midnight the daytime rate
will apply until midnight and thereafter the night time rate will apply. An additional 50 pence will be added to the flag mile for each Scottish bank holiday.
(2)   A surcharge of ½ of the normal metered fare may be charged for each hire from 10 pm on 24 December until midnight on 26 December and from 10
pm on 31 December until midnight on 2 January.
(3)   A surcharge of 15 pence may be charged for each passenger beyond 2. 
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Appendix 2a 
Suggestions from an operator 
Recalibrating Taxi Meters After a rate increase 
I would like to make the following suggestion in order to reduce the cost impact for the individual Taxi operators as not all taxies are used to do actual taxing,
as I have estimated that the cost to have the meter adjusted for each vehicle is approx £40 plus the council charge. 
Should the council agree to implement the new Tariff: 
1) The operator should be given the opportunity to have the taxi meter updated straight away and checked by the council for accuracy.
2) Alternatively the operator could opt to have the meter updated at the 6 monthly or yearly test of the vehicle. During the annual or bi-annual the meter is
automatically tested for accuracy.
3) This would save some operators the high cost of adjusting the meter straight away.
4) This is particularly of benefit to an operator who only / mainly operates his Taxi for school work.
5) It would also benefit the council by them not having to devote staff to carry out the implementing the meter change too all the taxis at the same time. 
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Appendix 3
Current Fares Tariff showing proposals
(East Kilbride Zone) 
Exclusive Hire means that a single fare is payable by any one passenger for the exclusive hire of a taxi or private hire car, whether or not more than one
passenger is carried. 
HIRE of Taxi/Private Hire Car (fitted with a taxi meter) –  
Not exceeding 880 yards £4.00 (Proposed: £4.30)             
thereafter followed by an immediate increment of £0.20
For the next six additional 146.7 yards or any part £0.20  
For the next six additional 295.3 yards or any part £0.30 
Thereafter each additional 117.3 yards or any part £0.10
(an average 2 mile hire of £7.20 (Proposed: an average 2 mile hire of £7.50) (4.2% increase over an average 2 mile hire) 
BEYOND THE AREA OF EAST KILBRIDE ZONE – may be subject to surcharge of 1/3rd of the normal metered fare. 
WAITING TIME – 25 pence for each period of 60 seconds or part thereof (£15 per hour). 
STOPPAGE(S) AT THE REQUEST OF HIRER – 20 pence for each period of 60 seconds or part thereof (£12 per hour). (Proposed: this should
be removed as it is currently less than the waiting time figure and both are calculated in the same way) 
FARES BY TIME - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. 
NO FARE CHARGEABLE - for the vacant return journey of a taxi/private hire car from destination of the hirer. 
SOILAGE CHARGE - the hirer will pay a soilage charge of £50 if the vehicle is soiled due to sickness caused by alcohol or drugs, any take-away spillage or
any other fouling of the vehicle. It shall not be charged if the vehicle is soiled either due to a child being sick or due to genuine illness. 
CALLED BUT NOT USED – when a hired car is called but not used - £3.60 (Proposed: £4.30) 
SURCHARGES 
(1) a surcharge of 80 pence may be charged for each hire begun between the hours of 10pm and 5am.  A further surcharge of 40 pence may be charged for
each hire begun between the hours of 10pm and 5am each Friday into Saturday and Saturday into Sunday.
(2) a surcharge of 1/2 of the normal metered fare may be charged for each hire from 6am on 24th December until 5am on 27th December and from 6am
on 31st December until midnight on 2nd January.
(3) a surcharge, to be specially agreed in advance with the hirer, may be charged for 5 or more passengers hiring a people carrier type car. 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Licensing Committee 
Date of Meeting: 23 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Taxi Meters 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
urpose]
 consider a request from Hamilton and East Kilbride TOA to change taxi meters
from “clock calendar” to manual control meters to show the full fare chargeable
when passenger(s) travelling outwith their licensed zone
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that consideration be given to the request from East Kilbride TOA and Hamilton
TOA to change taxi meters from “clock calendar” meters to manual control
meters to show the additional payment when the hire is going outwith any of
the licensed zones within South Lanarkshire;
(2) that consultation takes place with the taxi trade as to what the outwith zone
additional payment should be;
(3) that formal consultation takes place with the Council’s Licensing Standards
Officers, Police Scotland, meter manufacturers, other local authorities and
members of the public in relation to the change of taxi meters from “clock
calendar” to manual control meters; and
(4) following the consultation a further report be brought to this Committee for
further consideration.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. The Licensing Committee on 7 July 2004 agreed that all taxis and private hire cars
which currently had meters installed introduce “clock calendar” meters by 1 April 2005. 
This type of meter automatically calculates the fare on public holidays. 
3.2. The “clock calendar” type meters do not show the additional fee payable when the hire
goes outwith the licensed zone and this is added manually by the driver. 
4. Present Position
4.1. East Kilbride TOA and Hamilton TOA and several other operators have requested that
this is now reversed to enable the meter to be manually altered to show the full fare,
including the outwith licensed zone amount, on the meter as they have advised that
issues have arisen with customers querying the amount payable.  
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4.2. The current position for additional payments charged by drivers in each licensed zone
within South Lanarkshire for hires going outwith that licensed zone is as follows:- 
 beyond the area of Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone – subject to special
agreement in advance with the hirer
 Clydesdale zone – no additional payment on fares tariff
 beyond the area of East Kilbride zone – may be subject to surcharge of 1/3rd of the
normal metered fare
 beyond the area of Hamilton zone – subject to special agreement in advance with
the hirer 
4.3. In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended)
Licensing Authorities must review and fix taxi fares in their area at intervals not greater
than every 18 months.  This the subject of a separate report on this agenda. 
4.4. An additional fares review consultation would be required should the decision to grant
the proposal to the change of taxi meter be made.  The usual fares review includes all
fares set on the tariff, including what fees, if any, are charged for each of the four
zones for passengers travelling beyond the licensed area which would be required to
allow the proposed taxi meters to calculate the final fare chargeable to the passenger
rather than a fare agreed as subject to special agreement in advance with the
passenger as is current for two of the four zones.  Consultation with meter
manufacturers would be required to establish the options available for this prior to
consultation. 
5. Employee Implications
5.1. None. 
6. Financial Implications
6.1. None. 
7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
7.1. No assessment of the impact on the environment has been made as the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) does not allow us to take this into
account when determining this matter. 
7.2. There are no apparent implications in terms of sustainability. 
8. Other Implications
8.1. There are no other implications in terms of this request.  The proposal would, subject
to the decision of the Committee, be the subject of a consultation, with the results of
that brought back to Committee for further consideration. 
9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an impact assessment in terms of the proposals
contained within this report. 
9.2. Discussions in relation to the change of meters had previously taken place at the Taxi
and Private Hire Focus Group meetings and have been followed with formal requests
from East Kilbride TOA and Hamilton TOA. 
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9.3. If Committee are of a mind to look at this request it is proposed that formal
consultation takes place with the Council’s Licensing Standards Officers, Police
Scotland, meter manufacturers, other local authorities and members of the public in
relation to the change of taxi meters from “clock calendar” to manual control meters. 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
14 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Focused on people and their needs 
Previous References
 None 
List of Background Papers
 None 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager
Ext:  4501 (Tel: 01698 454501)
E-mail: margaretmary.wilson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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