Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 10/02/2026
South Lanarkshire Council · 10 February 2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 02 February 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, 10 February 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 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 16 December 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 8 3 Minutes of Special Meetings Minutes of the special meetings of the Licensing Committee held on 18 December 2025 and 27 January 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 9 - 14 Item(s) for Noting 4 Civic Licence Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority – October to December 2025 Report dated 19 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 18 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 Taxi Driver’s Licence • 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 Grant of Taxi Driver’s Licence • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Driver’s Licence No 145 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 2
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10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Operator’s Licence No 060 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 11 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 920 • 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 3
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 16 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 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 2 December 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Licensing of Taxis - Temporary Relocation of Taxi Rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark A report dated 27 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on a request from Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services to temporarily relocate the taxi rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark. Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services proposed to temporarily relocate 5 spaces within the current taxi rank at Bannatyne Street, Lanark to Ladyacre Road Park and Ride, Lanark, operating 24 hours per day Monday to Sunday. 2 spaces would remain for taxis within the rank at Bannatyne Street. The current operation for Bannatyne Street was 8 spaces operating 24 hours per day Monday to Sunday. An overview of the project was detailed in Appendix 1 and Section 3 of the report. Police Scotland, local members and the local taxi trade had been consulted and had no objections to the proposal. Notice of the proposal had been placed in the Carluke and Lanark Gazette, and on the Council’s website, with no objections received. 2 5
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In order to extend or introduce a new taxi rank, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services would need to promote a Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Committee decided: (1) that 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 would take forward the implementation of the temporary relocation of the taxi stance, 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. 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 Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence – Spent Convictions A report dated 10 November 2025 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 the interests of justice, it was considered that spent convictions might require to be taken into account in dealing with any application for a licence. After consideration of the number, nature and age of the applicant’s spent convictions, it was proposed that consideration of the application be continued to allow further information on the applicant’s spent convictions to be obtained. The Committee decided: that detailed information be requested on the spent convictions of the applicant to allow full consideration of the application for a private hire car driver’s licence. 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence No 117 A report dated 10 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 117 in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). 6
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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 accompanied by F Bagaza. The Committee decided: that the application by M Yusuf, Flat 2/2, 6 Arnprior Quadrant, Glasgow for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 117 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone, be granted until 3 January 2028 as this was the date that his right to work in the UK expired. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 10.45am. The meeting reconvened at 10.50am 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Short Term Let Licence No SL00280R A report dated 10 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of short term let licence No SL00280R 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 represented by K Perry, Property Manager, Pillow Partners. An objection had been received from S Dickie, on behalf of his mother A Dickie, and she was represented by her son and daughter-in-law. 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. The Committee decided: that the application by T Hubber, 262 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen for the renewal of short term let licence No SL00280R be refused. Councillor Thomson, as the mover of an amendment which failed to find a seconder, asked that his dissent be recorded 7
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of special meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 18 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; E-A McGonigle, Administration Adviser; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; K McLeod, 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 Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 4 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 2589 and Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 093 A report dated 13 November 2025 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 private hire car operator’s licence No 2589 and private hire car driver’s licence No 093 from 13 November 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence No 2589 and private hire car driver’s licence No 093 be suspended or revoked 3 9
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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 licence holder who was not present or represented. A complaint had been received from Police Scotland. 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 private hire car operator’s licence No 2589 and private hire car driver’s licence No 093, with effect from 13 November 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that private hire car operator’s licence No 2589 and private hire car driver’s licence No 093 be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of the licences. 5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence No 191 A report dated 14 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 191 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 D Gillan. An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. Following discussion, Councillor McClymont, seconded by Councillor Thomson, moved that the application be granted for a period of 1 year. Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Shearer, moved as an amendment that the application be refused. On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 3 members voted for the motion and 5 for the amendment which was declared carried. The Committee decided: that the application by N Gillan, 29 Novar Street, Hamilton for the renewal of taxi driver’s licence No 191 in the Hamilton zone be refused. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 11.09am. The meeting reconvened at 11.15am. 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Public Entertainment Licence No 034 A report dated 14 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of public entertainment licence No 034 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. An objection had been received from Police Scotland. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that the applicant was unable to attend today’s hearing and had requested that it be continued to a future meeting to allow him to be in attendance. 10
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The Committee decided: that the application for the renewal of public entertainment licence No 034 be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant the opportunity to be present. 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Taxi Driver’s Licence A report dated 14 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 heard in support of his application. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by C Smith, 58 West Clyde Street, Larkhall for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the Hamilton zone be granted. 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 682 A report dated 14 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 682 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. The Committee decided: that the application by H Ashraf, Flat 1/1, 1094 Cathcart Road, Glasgow for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 682 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. Chair’s Closing Remarks The Chair extended the compliments of the season to all members and officials present. 11
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of special meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 27 January 2026 Chair: Councillor Andy Carmichael Councillors Present: Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen Toner Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Kenny McCreary, 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 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 Private Hire Car Diver’s Licence A report dated 18 December 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). At its meeting on 16 December 2025, the Committee had decided that further details be requested from Police Scotland in respect of the applicant’s spent convictions to allow it to consider the application. 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. A further report detailing the applicant’s spent convictions had been received from Police Scotland. 3 13
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The Committee decided: that the application by M Singh, 94 Victoria Road, Paisley for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. [Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 6)] In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 1.58pm. The meeting reconvened at 2.08pm 5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Short Term Let Licence A report dated 6 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for a short term let 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 represented by C Moore, Property Manager, Voyage Apartments. Objections had been received from local residents. The Committee decided: that the following application for a short term let licence be granted subject to the conditions specified by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) and the following additional conditions:- Applicant: R Driver Type of Licence: Short term let Address of Premises: Brora House, 38 Brora Crescent, Hamilton Category: Secondary letting Occupancy: 7 to 10 Persons Additional Conditions: Direct contact number of the management company to be given to all immediate neighbours There should be no more than 2 motor vehicles on the driveway at any given time 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Late Hours Catering Licence A report dated 18 December 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 accompanied by W Arshad. The Committee decided: that the following application for a late hours catering licence be granted subject to the conditions specified by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources):- Applicant: M Arshad Type of Licence: Late hours catering Address of Premises: 27 Townhead Street, Hamilton Proposed Days/Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11.00pm to 3.00am Days/Hours Granted: Monday to Sunday, 11.00pm to 3.00am 14
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Licensing Committee Date of Meeting: 10 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Civic Licence Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority – October to December 2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- urpose] update Members on civic licence applications determined under delegated authority in the period October to December 2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the information in this report be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. When applications for grant or renewal of licences under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (as amended) are received these must be processed within statutory timescales. 3.2. Delegated authority has been given to determine various types of civic licensing applications, through the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, including in respect of the following activities:- Taxi/private hire car licences Street trader licences Public Entertainment licences (including Temporary Public Entertainment licences) Metal Dealer licences Itinerant Metal Dealer licences Second-Hand Car Dealer licences Public Charitable Collections permissions Registration of Societies/Lotteries Late Hours Catering licences Cinemas Act and Theatres Act licensing Tattooing and skin piercing licences 3.3. Given the volume of such applications determined by officers under delegated authority, it is considered helpful to provide a quarterly report to the Committee to give a brief overview of that activity. As the Committee will be aware, the delegated authority is limited, and certain applications still require to come to the Committee for 4 15
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determination, for instance where there are certain objections or there is a representation from Police Scotland, depending upon the nature of the application in question. 3.4. In the period between April 2024 and March 2025, there were 615 new licence applications granted, and 963 licences renewed. As at 31 December 2025 there were 4894 licences in operation. 3.5. Details of the public register of applications made and licences issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) and miscellaneous licensing which shows a summary of current licences and applications is available on the Council’s website, via the link below:- Licensing Register 4. Present Position 4.1. Details of new grant and renewal licence applications determined by under delegated authority between October and December 2025 are as detailed at Appendix 1. 4.2. In the quarter which is the subject of this report there have been 299 licences granted, 19 refused and 501 renewed. This compares to 214 licences granted, 25 refused and 257 renewed in the previous quarter. 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. It is not considered that the subject of this report has any climate change, sustainability or environmental implications. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no other implications arising from this report. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an impact assessment or consultation in terms of the subject of this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 19 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Previous References Licensing Committee, 11 November 2025 16
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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 17
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Appendix 1 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) Licence applications granted/renewed under delegated powers – October to December 2025 Licence Type Clydesdale East Kilbride Hamilton Cambuslang and Rutherglen Totals Granted Refused Renewed Granted Refused Renewed Granted Refused Renewed Granted Refused Renewed Granted Refused Renewed Booking Office 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Cinema 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Skin Piercing & Tattooing 0 0 2 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 4 Itinerant Metal Dealer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Indoor Sports Entertainment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Metal Dealer 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Late Hours Catering 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 2 1 0 0 5 0 3 Market Operator 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Public Entertainment 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 11 Temporary Public Entertainment 7 0 NA 3 0 NA 1 0 NA 2 0 NA 13 0 NA Second Hand Dealer 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 Short Term Lets 5 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 Street Trader 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 Window Cleaner 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 6 Taxi Operator (including transfers) 2 0 6 3 0 13 3 0 14 0 0 8 8 0 41 Taxi Driver 4 1 5 6 0 58 17 1 46 5 2 16 32 4* 125 PHC Operator 1 0 2 8 0 41 10 0 61 34 0 65 53 0 169 PHC Driver 1 0 3 13 0 28 4 0 64 27 15 40 45 15* 135 Substitute Vehicles 2 NA NA 24 NA NA 45 NA NA 39 NA NA 110 NA NA Total All Applications 23 1 23 66 0 149 98 1 198 111 17 131 298 19 501 *Applications refused: 19 applicants – Failed Route Test 18