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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Monday, 08 December 2025 
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, 16 December 2025
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 2 December
2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 
5 - 8 
Item(s) for Noting 
3 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended)  – Licensing of Taxis
- Temporary Relocation of Taxi Rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark
Report dated 27 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and
Corporate Resources.  (Copy attached) 
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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 Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence – Spent Convictions
• 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
Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence No 117
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the
Act 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for
Renewal of Short Term Let Licence No SL00280R
• Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 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 meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street,
Hamilton on 2 December 2025 
Chair:
Councillor Andy Carmichael 
Councillors Present:
Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor
Kenny McCreary, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen
Toner 
Councillors’ Apologies:
Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Mark McGeever 
Attending:
Finance and Corporate Resources
C Lyon, Administration Officer; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; 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 
No interests were declared. 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting 
The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 11 November 2025 were
submitted for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 
3 Urgent Business 
There were no items of urgent business. 
4 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.
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5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence 
A report dated 10 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources) was submitted on an application for the grant of a private hire car operator’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 represented by N McCluskey.  A
representation had been received from Police Scotland and Constable Doria was heard. 
The Committee decided: that the application by B McCluskey, 20 Glencoe Place,
Hamilton for the grant of a private hire car operator’s
licence in the Hamilton zone be granted. 
6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Grant of
Taxi Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 10 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources) was submitted on an application for the grant of 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 represented by N McCluskey.  A
representation had been received from Police Scotland and Constable Doria was heard. 
The Committee decided: that the application by B McCluskey, 20 Glencoe Place,
Hamilton for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the
Hamilton zone be granted. 
7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Late Hours Catering Licence 
A report dated 31 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
was submitted on an application for the 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. 
A report had been received from the Council’s Authorised Officer under the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) and F Carroll was heard. 
Following discussion, Councillor Shearer, seconded by Councillor Thomson, moved that the
application be granted for a period of 1 year, with the hours of operating on Fridays and
Saturdays from 11.00pm to 12.30am.  Councillor Marrs, seconded by Councillor McClymont,
moved as an amendment that the application be granted for a period of 1 year, with the days
and hours as per the application. 
On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 5 members voted for the motion and 3
for the amendment.  The motion was declared carried.
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The Committee decided: that the following application for grant of a late hours
catering licence be granted for a period of 1 year subject to
the conditions specified by the Executive Director (Finance
and Corporate Resources):- 
Applicant: R Rasul 
Type of Licence: Late hours catering 
Address of Premises: Original India, 151 Union Street, Larkhall 
Proposed Days/Hours: Friday and Saturday from 11.00pm to 1.00am  
Sunday to Thursday from 11.00pm to 12 midnight 
Days/Hours Granted: Friday and Saturday from 11.00pm to 12.30am  
Sunday to Thursday from 11.00pm to 12 midnight 
8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of
Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 1488 and
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 171 
A report dated 31 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s
licence No 1488 and private hire car driver’s licence No 171 should be suspended or revoked 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 licence holder who was present and represented by A Hussain,
Solicitor. 
A report had been received from the Council’s Authorised Officer under the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) and G Margiotti was heard. 
Following discussion, Councillor Toner, seconded by Councillor Carmichael, moved that the
application be suspended with immediate effect for a period of 4 weeks.  Councillor McClymont,
seconded by Councillor McCreary, moved as an amendment that the application be suspended
with immediate effect for a period of 3 weeks. 
On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 3 members voted for the motion and 2
for the amendment.  The motion was declared carried. 
The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 1488 and private
hire car driver’s licence No 171 in the Cambuslang and
Rutherglen zone be suspended with immediate effect for a
period of 4 weeks. 
In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting during this item of business at
12.51pm.  The meeting reconvened at 12.58pm.  Councillors Cowie, Marrs and Shearer, having
experienced technical difficulties, missed part of the hearing, therefore, took no part in the vote. 
Councillor McClymont left the meeting after this item of business 
9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Taxi Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 31 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
was submitted on an application for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in terms of the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended).
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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 R Soleimani, Flat 1/1, 366 Allison
Street, Glasgow for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the
Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. 
10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of
Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 
A report dated 31 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
was submitted on an application for the grant of 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 R O’Donnell, 4 Neuk Way, Glasgow
for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the
Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be granted for a period
of 1 year. 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Licensing Committee
Date of Meeting: 16 December 2025
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) 
– Licensing of Taxis - Temporary Relocation of Taxi
Rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 consider a request from Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services to temporarily
relocate 5 spaces for taxis from Bannatyne Street, Lanark taxi stance to Ladyacre
Road Park and Ride, Lanark (2 spaces for taxis on Bannatyne Street will remain),
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours per day
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the contents of this report, and the proposal to temporarily relocate 5
spaces for taxis from Bannatyne Street, Lanark taxi stance to Ladyacre Road
Park and Ride, Lanark leaving 2 spaces remaining on Bannatyne Street, all
operating Monday to Sunday, 24 hours per day, be noted; and
(2) that it be noted that Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services will take forward
the implementation of the said taxi stance temporary relocation, including the
making of a Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act
1984 to temporarily relocate 5 spaces for taxis from Bannatyne Street, Lanark
taxi stance to Ladyacre Road Park and Ride, Lanark leaving 2 spaces
remaining on Bannatyne Street, all operating Monday to Sunday, 24 hours per
day.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. A request has been received from Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services as
attached at Appendix 1 of this report.  Thay have requested that 5 spaces within the
current taxi rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark be temporarily relocated to Ladyacre
Road Park and Ride, Lanark operating 24 hours per day Monday to Sunday, leaving
2 spaces remaining for taxis within the rank at Bannatyne Street.  The current
operation for Bannatyne Street is 8 spaces operating 24 hours per day Monday to
Sunday. 
3.2. Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services are in the process of procuring the delivery
phase of the new Lanark Bus Interchange.  The Service has advised that the
construction of this improved interchange will mark a major investment in the future of
Lanark and the surrounding area and wider public transport network. 
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3.3. Subject to the receipt of a suitable tender it is expected that works will commence on
12 January 2026 through to Spring 2026. At this time a programme to completion is
estimated to be approximately 16 weeks, however this will be confirmed following the
appointment of a contractor and conclusion of the procurement stage of the project.
3.4. The Service has advised that this modern facility will provide more efficient
connections, improved accessibility, and greater comfort for both rail and bus
passengers. By enhancing links between local and regional services, the interchange
will make it easier for residents and visitors to travel sustainably, supporting both the
local economy and our environmental goals.
3.5. Planning Consent was granted for the new Interchange in November 2023. To date
new park and ride facilities have been constructed, disabled parking provision adjacent
to the bus and rail stations have been constructed, and the remaining phase of works
will provide a new bus and improved station layout. This will incorporate a revised
internal layout to meet modern standards, 4 bus stops with high access kerbs/bus
shelters, walkways to access the railway station, bus layover areas as well as potential
future electric bus charging infrastructure as attached at Appendix 2 of this report.
3.6. To facilitate the construction works, it will be necessary to temporarily relocate bus
operations. The existing Lanark bus station currently has 168 bus movements per
weekday, therefore, careful consideration has been given to establishing how these
can be catered for with minimal impact on the surrounding road network as well as
passengers. Consultation with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and local bus
operators has taken place and temporary arrangements have been agreed.
3.7. Bus services on Hyndford Road approaching from the southeast will use temporary
bus stops within part of the area currently marked for school buses. Services will then
use the roundabout at the Retail Park to turn for their return journeys as attached at
Appendix 3 of this report.
3.8. Bus services approaching from High Street will travel along Bannatyne Street and turn
at the Retail Park roundabout and stop at 1 of 3 temporary bus stops on Bannatyne
Street as attached at Appendix 4 of this report.
3.9. To facilitate those bus stops, most of the existing taxi rank on Bannatyne Street will
require to be relocated temporarily to the Park and Ride car park, noting 2 spaces for
taxis on Bannatyne Street will remain. This location keeps taxi facilities in the general
locale as well as allowing a suitable location for them to turn in either direction. This
is also close to the existing taxi rank. The new spaces will be signposted and
appropriate markings provided for the duration of the works as attached at Appendix
5 of this report.
3.10. Police Scotland, local members and the local taxi trade have been consulted and have
no objections to the proposal.
3.11. Notice of the proposal was placed in the Carluke and Lanark Gazette and on the
Council’s website and no objections have been received to the proposal.
3.12. In order to extend or introduce a new taxi rank, Roads, Transportation and Fleet
Services will require to promote a Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984.
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4. Employee Implications
4.1. There are no significant employee implications associated with the recommendations
in this report as all work will be undertaken by existing employees.
5. Financial Implications
5.1. Costs for the overall project are anticipated to be £1.500m and funding is in place from
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, the Council and Scottish Government. This
budget will cover the costs associated with the temporary relocation of these taxi rank
spaces.
6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
6.1. It is anticipated that the construction of the new interchange will have a positive impact
on the environment as it ensures that public transport facilities in Lanark are enhanced
which in turn will make bus and rail more attractive for passengers and increase
numbers using both modes of transport.
7. Other Implications
7.1. There are no implications for risk in terms of the information contained within this
report.
8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
8.1. There is no requirement to carry out an impact assessment in terms of the proposals
contained within this report.
8.2. Consultation with the taxi trade, local members and Police Scotland has been carried
out to ascertain views on the proposal. A notice was placed in the local press and on
the Council’s website outlining the proposal giving a period of one month to enable
anyone to comment on or object to the proposed changes.
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
27 November 2025
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Focused on people and their needs
Previous References
 None
List of Background Papers
Planning Application P/23/0866
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
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Appendix 2 
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Appendix 3 
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Appendix 4  
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Appendix 5 
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