Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 17/03/2026
South Lanarkshire Council · 17 March 2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 09 March 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, 17 March 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 3 March 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 8 3 Minutes of Special Meeting Minutes of the special meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 February 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 9 - 12 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 a Private Hire Car 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 Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 990 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Window Cleaner's Licence No 054 • 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 Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 819 and Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 1284 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 2
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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 the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 3 March 2026 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; K McLeod, Administration Assistant; L Steele, Licensing Standards and Development Officer/Assistant Registrar 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 interest was declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Thomson Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 688 Known to owner of taxi company 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 10 February 2026 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. 2 5
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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. 5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a Taxi Driver’s Licence A report dated 28 January 2026 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. An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by M Usman, 10c York Way, Renfrew for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of a Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence A report dated 28 January 2026 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. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by N Hanif, 1 Pennyroyal Court, East Kilbride for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the East Kilbride zone be granted for a period of 1 year. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 11.09am. The meeting reconvened at 11.18am 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Short Term Let Licence A report dated 5 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 not present or represented. Objections had been received from local residents. 6
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Following discussion, members agreed that the application should be continued to allow the applicant, or his agent, a further opportunity to be present. The Committee decided: that the application be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant, or his agent, a further opportunity to be present. 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence Nos 1018, 2239 and 2588 and Taxi Driver’s Licence No 244 A report dated 29 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence Nos 1018, 2239 and 2588 and taxi driver’s licence No 244 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 not present. The licence holder’s brother was present as the licence holder was out of the country and, due to the situation in Iran, had been unable to return to the UK. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that, as there had been no notification of this from the licence holder and there was no way to verify the identity of the person in attendance, he could not take part in the hearing. The Legal Services’ Adviser further advised that members could either proceed today by way of written submissions or the hearing could be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the licence holder the opportunity to be present. Following discussion, Councillor Shearer, seconded by Councillor Marrs, moved that the hearing be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant the opportunity to be present. Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Carmichael, moved as an amendment that the application be dealt with today by way of written submissions. 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 private hire car operator’s licence Nos 1018, 2239 and 2588 and taxi driver’s licence No 244 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of the licences. 9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 688 A report dated 28 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence No 688 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 not present or represented. 7
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The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 688 in the Hamilton zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of the licence. Councillor Thomson, having declared an interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 1302 A report dated 28 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence No 1302 should be suspended or revoked in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that the licence holder had now surrendered his licence, therefore, there was no requirement for a hearing. The Committee decided: to note that, as the licence holder had surrendered his licence, there was no requirement for a hearing to consider this matter. 8
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of the special meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 19 February 2026 Chair: Councillor Kenny McCreary Councillors Present: Councillor Andy Carmichael (Chair), Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Mary Donnelly (substitute for Councillor David Shearer), Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor Helen Toner Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute) Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; A Norris, Administration Assistant; L Steele, Licensing Standards and Development Officer/Assistant Registrar Chairing the Meeting The Committee agreed that, as the Chair was unwell and attending the meeting remotely, Councillor McCreary take the chair for this meeting. 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 Taxi Driver’s Licence A report dated 29 January 2026 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). 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 applicant who was present and heard in support of his application. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Edgar was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by R Duffy, 4 Lochaber Place, East Kilbride for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in the East Kilbride zone be granted for a period of 1 year. 5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Consideration of Request to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 2251 A report dated 26 January 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 2251 should be lifted. On 7 October 2025, the Committee had suspended private hire car operator’s licence No 2251 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 represented by A Qureshi in support of his suspension being lifted. The Committee decided: that the suspension of private hire car operator’s licence No 2251 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be lifted once the vehicle had been inspected and valid insurance was in place. [Reference: Minutes of 7 October 2025 (Paragraph 12)] In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 10.57am. The meeting reconvened at 11.05am 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 409 A report dated 26 January 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 409 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 A Alkassim, Flat 1/2, 1 Henrietta Street, Glasgow for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 409 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be refused. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting during this item of business at 11.30am due to technical difficulties. The meeting reconvened at 11.40am 10
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7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 738 A report dated 26 January 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 738 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 A Ghebremedhin, 269 Hillpark Drive, Glasgow for the renewal of private hire car driver’s licence No 738 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be approved. 11
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