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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 04 August 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, 12 August 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 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 24 June 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 12 Item(s) for Decision 3 Licensing of Taxis - Review of Taxi Fares Report dated 22 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 13 - 18 Item(s) for Noting 4 Civic Licence Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority - April to June 2025 Report dated 23 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 19 - 22 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 a Private Hire Car 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 Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 498 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 2
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9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 528 and Private Hire Car Driver's Licence No 323 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 2355 and Taxi Driver's Licence No 112 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 11 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Taxi Driver's Licence No 188 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 12 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 660 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 13 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 2138 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 14 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 2150 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 15 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator's Licence No 1325 • 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 24 June 2025 Chair: Councillor Andy Carmichael Councillors Present: Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen Toner Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Kenny McCreary Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; L Steele, Licensing and Registration Assistant; 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 3 June 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Update to Short Term Lets Policy A report dated 2 June 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on minor technical changes to the existing Short Term Lets Policy. On 2 November 2022, the Executive Committee had approved the Council’s Short Term Lets Policy, in implementation of the 2022 Order, which introduced the Short Term Lets licensing regime. There were approximately 195 licensed short term lets within the South Lanarkshire area. On 29 August 2024, the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short Term Lets) Order 2024 (‘the 2024 Order’) had been enacted to include the following licence application types in the short term letting regime, along with minor technical changes:- ♦ Provisional Short Term Let Licence ♦ Confirmation of Provisional Short Term Let Licence 2 5
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♦ Transfer of Short Term Let Licence To date, the Council had not received any applications of the types now permitted in terms of the 2024 Order. A fee structure had been proposed as follows in respect of those new application types:- Provisional Short Term Let Licence £200 Confirmation of Provisional Short Term Let Licence Full fee minus £200 already paid for the Provisional Short Term Let Licence Transfer of Short Term Let Licence £150 The proposed fees reflected fees charged by the Council in respect of similar application types within the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and other licensing fees within South Lanarkshire. Going forward, those fees would be reviewed as part of the annual review of fees and charges that took place at the time of the Council’s annual budget setting. The updated Short Term Lets Policy was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. A report would be submitted to the relevant Committee later in 2025 with any further changes proposed to the policy following the 3 yearly review. A public consultation on the existing policy, and any proposed changes, would be carried out as part of this review. The Committee decided: (1) that the commencement of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short Term Lets) Order 2024 made on 29 August 2024 be noted; (2) that the updated Short Term Lets Policy, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the report, be approved; (3) that the updated fee structure, as detailed at paragraph 4.2 of the report, be endorsed and referred to Finance and Corporate Resources Committee for formal approval; and (4) that the Short Term Lets Policy be submitted to the relevant Committee later in 2025 for its scheduled 3 yearly review. [Reference: Minutes of the Executive Committee of 2 November 2022 (Paragraph 7)] 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
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6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Late Hours Catering Licence A report dated 29 May 2025 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 was represented by N Hassard, Solicitor and J McKenna, Regional Operations Manager. 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: BKUK Group Limited and D Milne Type of Licence: Late hours catering Address of Premises: Burger King, Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride Proposed Days/Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11.00pm to 5.00am Days/Hours Granted: Monday to Sunday from 11.00pm to 5.00am 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Operator’s Licence No 129 and Taxi Driver’s Licence No 191 A report dated 29 May 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 taxi operator’s licence No 129 and taxi driver’s licence No 191 with effect from 29 May 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether taxi operator’s licence No 129 and taxi driver’s licence No 191 be suspended or revoked In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and represented by M Lott, Solicitor. A complaint had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that taxi driver’s licence No 191 had expired on 21 May 2025 and that an application had been received to renew the licence. 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 taxi operator’s licence No 129 and taxi driver’s licence No 191, with effect from 29 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that taxi operator’s licence No 129 be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence and taxi driver’s licence No 191 be suspended with immediate effect and until the renewal application was dealt with by this Committee. 7
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8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Driver's Licence No 061 A report dated 22 May 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 taxi driver’s licence No 061 with effect from 22 May 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether taxi driver’s licence No 061 be suspended or revoked In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was 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 taxi driver’s licence No 061, with effect from 22 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that taxi driver’s licence No 061 be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Driver's Licence No 083 A report dated 29 May 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 taxi driver’s licence No 083 with effect from 29 May 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether taxi driver’s licence No 083 should be suspended or revoked In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was 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 taxi driver’s licence No 083, with effect from 29 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that taxi driver’s licence No 083 be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 8
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10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Taxi Operator’s Licence No 231 and Taxi Driver’s Licence No 197 A report dated 29 May 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 taxi operator’s licence No 231 and taxi driver’s licence No 197 with effect from 29 May 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether taxi operator’s licence No 231 and taxi driver’s licence No 197 should be suspended or revoked In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and represented by R Reid, Solicitor. A complaint had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Committee decided: (1) that the action taken, in terms of Standing Order No 38(c), by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and an ex officio member, to suspend taxi operator’s licence No 231 and taxi driver’s licence No 197, with effect from 29 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that taxi operator’s licence No 231 and taxi driver’s licence No 197 be not suspended or revoked. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting following this item of business at 11.45am. The meeting reconvened at 2.00pm 11 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 1318 and Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 593 A report dated 29 May 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 1318 and private hire car driver’s licence No 593 with effect from 29 May 2025 ♦ proposing that consideration be given to whether private hire car operator’s licence No 1318 and private hire car driver’s licence No 593 should be suspended or revoked In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the licence holder who was present and heard in support of retaining his licences. A complaint had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. 9
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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 1318 and private hire car driver’s licence No 593, with effect from 29 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that private hire car operator’s licence No 1318 and private hire car driver’s licence No 593 be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 12 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Street Trader’s Licence No 006 A report dated 29 May 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted proposing that consideration be given to whether street trader’s licence No 006 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. A letter of complaint had been received from Police Scotland. The Committee decided: that street trader’s licence No 006 in the Hamilton zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 13 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence A report dated 30 May 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. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. Following discussion, Councillor McGeever, seconded by Councillor Toner, moved that the application be granted for a period of 1 year and that the applicant be reminded on the importance of accurately completing his paperwork. Councillor McClymont, seconded by Councillor Marrs, moved as an amendment that the application be granted and that the applicant be reminded on the importance of accurately completing his paperwork. 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. The Committee decided: that the application by F Aqil, Flat 2/2, 230 Crown Street, 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 and a reminder given that all future paperwork should be completed accurately. 10
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14 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence A report dated 30 May 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 accompanied by Mr Ayana. An objection had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Hinshelwood was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by N Mekonen, 68 Robroyston Avenue, 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. Councillor Shearer, as the mover of an amendment which failed to find a seconder, asked that his dissent be recorded 15 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 2491 and Taxi Driver’s Licence No 242 A report dated 29 May 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 2491 and taxi driver’s licence No 242 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 applicant who was present and accompanied by G Gaim. 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. The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 2491 and taxi driver’s licence No 242 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 16 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 675 and Taxi Driver’s Licence No 245 A report dated 4 June 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 675 and taxi driver’s licence No 245 with effect from 29 May 2025 ♦ advising that no hearing was required as private hire car operator’s licence No 675 and taxi driver’s licence No 245 had been surrendered and the pending renewal application for taxi driver’s licence No 245 had been withdrawn 11
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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 675 and taxi driver’s licence No 245, with effect from 29 May 2025, for a maximum period of 6 weeks, be noted; and (2) that, it be noted that private hire car operator’s licence No 675 and taxi driver’s licence No 245 had been surrendered and the pending renewal application for taxi driver’s licence No 245 had been withdrawn therefore, no hearing was required. 12
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Licensing Committee Date of Meeting: 12 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Licensing of Taxis – Review of Taxi Fares 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] update the Committee on the taxi fares review in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and Hamilton zones of South Lanarkshire, and request Committee’s approval for the reviewed fares ] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s), noting that on the basis that no objections or representations have been received following press and website adverts:- (1) agree no increase in the current fares tariff for the Clydesdale and Hamilton zones of South Lanarkshire, as per Appendix 1; (2) agree the proposals for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone of South Lanarkshire as detailed at Appendix 2; and (3) agree the proposals for the East Kilbride zone of South Lanarkshire as detailed at Appendix 3. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. In terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) Licensing Authorities must review taxi fares in their area at intervals not greater than every 18 months. 3.2. 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 by the 4 Licensing Boards. 3.3. The Council last fixed taxi fares on 13 August 2024. As members will be aware, even if there is no increase in the fares tariff, the formal review procedures still require to be followed. 4. Present Position 4.1. At its meeting on 3 June 2025 Committees and forums > Licensing Committee this Committee considered consultation responses received by the Council at the initial stage of the fares review process. Having done so, the Committee agreed that, subject to conclusion of the statutory review process, the fares review for the Clydesdale and Hamilton zones would take place on the basis that there would be no increase in the current tariffs. The current tariffs are shown in Appendix 1. 3 13
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4.2. In respect of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen and East Kilbride zones officers took all of the responses into account and proposed an increase as detailed in Appendices 2 and 3 as being a reasonable representation of the views received. 4.3. The proposed Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Clydesdale, East Kilbride and Hamilton fares reviews have been advertised in the press and on the Council’s website in accordance with the legislation and no responses were received. 5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no direct implications arising from this report. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. There are no direct implications arising from this report. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no direct implications arising from this report. 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 this year. Adverts were then placed in the press and on the Council’s website and social media outlining the proposals for each of the zones giving a period of one month to enable anyone to comment on or object to the proposed changes to the fares tariffs. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 22 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Previous References Licensing Committee, 3 June 2025 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 14
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Appendix 1 Current Fares Tariffs Clydesdale Zone Not exceeding one mile £3.50 For EACH additional 88 yards or any part thereof 13 pence (an average 2 mile hire of £6.10) 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) 15
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Appendix 2 Current Fares Tariff showing proposals (Cambuslang and Rutherglen 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 £3.90 (Proposed £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 £6.60) (Proposed an average 2 mile hire of £7.10) (10.7% increase) BEYOND THE AREA OF CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN ZONE - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. FARES FOR WAITING TIME – 25 pence (Proposed 30 pence) (20% increase) for each period of 60 seconds or any part thereof (£15 per hour) (Proposed £18 per hour) FARES BY TIME - subject to special agreement in advance with the hirer. NO FARE CHARGEABLE - for vacant return journey of the taxi/private hire car from the destination of hirer. SOILAGE CHARGE - the hirer will pay a soilage charge of £30 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. SURCHARGES (1) a surcharge of 60 pence (Proposed £1.50) (150% increase) may be charged on all hires commenced after 10 pm and before 5 am. (2) a surcharge of 1/3rd 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. (4) a surcharge of 10 pence may be charged for each passenger beyond 2. 16
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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 £3.60 (Propose £4.00) (Propose) 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 246 (Propose 117.3) yards or any part £0.20 (Propose £0.10) (an average 2 mile hire of £6.60 (Proposed an average 2 mile hire of £7.20) (8.69% increase over a 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). 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 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. 17
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Licensing Committee Date of Meeting: 12 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Civic Licence Applications Determined under Delegated Authority – April to June 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 April to June 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 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 30 June 2025 there were 6,578 licences in operation. 4 19
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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 April and June 2025 are as detailed at Appendix 1. 4.2. In the quarter which is the subject of this report there have been 287 licences granted, 11 refused and 207 renewed. This compares to 443 licences granted, 9 refused and 435 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) 23 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Previous References Licensing Committee, 13 May 2025 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 20
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Appendix 1 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) Licence applications granted/renewed under delegated powers - April to June 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 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 Cinema 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Skin Piercing & Tattooing 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 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 0 0 0 0 Metal Dealer 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 Late Hours Catering 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 Market Operator 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Public Entertainment 7 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 7 Temporary Public Entertainment 2 0 NA 6 0 NA 2 0 NA 0 0 NA 10 0 NA Second Hand Dealer 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 2 0 0 4 0 5 Short Term Lets 8 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 Street Trader 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 3 Window Cleaner 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 Taxi Operator (including transfers) 0 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 10 0 0 0 4 0 13 Taxi Driver 11 1 5 5 0 6 16 5 17 10 1 6 42 7 34 PHC Operator 1 0 1 1 0 10 16 0 25 38 0 43 56 0 79 PHC Driver 0 0 0 5 1 9 7 0 18 41 3 19 53 4 46 Substitute Vehicles 5 0 NA 15 0 NA 29 0 NA 31 0 NA 80 0 NA Total All Applications 37 1 13 40 1 40 88 5 84 122 4 70 287 11* 207 *Applications refused: 11 applicants – Failed Route Test 21
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