Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 11/11/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 11 November 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 03 November 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, 11 November 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 7 October 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 10 Item(s) for Noting 3 Civic Licence Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority – July to September 2025 Report dated 21 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 14 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 • 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 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 Request to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 1011 • 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 Request to Lift Suspension of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 542 • 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 7 October 2025 Chair: Councillor Andy Carmichael Councillors Present: Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Davie McLachlan (substitute for Councillor Catherine McClymont), Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen Toner Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor Kenny McCreary, Councillor Mark McGeever Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; D McLardy, Legal Services’ Adviser; K McMahon, Licensing and Registration Assistant; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 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) – Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence Known to applicant 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 23 September 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. 2 5
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5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence A report dated 23 September 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 23 September 2025, this Committee agreed to continue the application to a future meeting to allow the applicant’s Solicitor the opportunity to be present. 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 F Taylor, Solicitor. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Baillie was heard. The Committee decided: that the application by T Dargue, 99 Buller Crescent, Blantyre for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the Hamilton zone be granted. [Reference: Minutes of 23 September 2025 (Paragraph 7)] Councillor Thomson, having declared in interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) – Application for Short Term Let Licence A report dated 17 September 2025 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. An objection had also been received from R McCann. A further late objection had been received from R McCann and the reason for the lateness was heard. The applicant advised that he did not accept the reason for the lateness of the further objection. Following discussion, the Committee agreed that they did not accept the reason for the lateness of the late objection, therefore, it was not heard. The applicant was present and heard in support of his application. R McCann was also heard in respect of his original objection. Following discussion, Councillor Toner, seconded by Councillor Shearer, moved that the application be refused. Councillor Marrs, seconded by Councillor McLachlan, moved as an amendment that the application be granted. On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 2 members voted the motion and 5 for the amendment which was declared carried. 6
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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):- Applicant: G Reddy Type of Licence: Short term let Address of Premises: The Stables, Mauldslie Road, Carluke Category: Secondary letting Occupancy: 8 Persons Councillor Marrs, as the mover of an amendment with regards to the late objection, which failed to find a seconder, asked that her dissent be recorded 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Short Term Let Licence A report dated 17 September 2025 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 present and accompanied by P Sobota. An objection had been received from Councillor Convery. 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):- Applicant: SQ Home Solution and M Quercio Type of Licence: Short term let Address of Premises: Dale House, 79 Dale Avenue, East Kilbride Category: Secondary letting Occupancy: 3 to 6 Persons 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Short Term Let Licence A report dated 17 September 2025 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 present and accompanied by J Andzulis and D McKenzie. An objection had been received from Housing and Technical Resources and C Graham, Area Housing Manager was heard. An objection had also been received from Councillor Convery. The applicant advised that, following concerns regarding over occupancy, they had amended the occupancy to 5 persons. 7
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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):- Applicant: I Maliszewski Type of Licence: Short term let Address of Premises: Justina’s House, 98 Somerville Drive, East Kilbride Category: Secondary letting Occupancy: 5 Persons Councillor Shearer, as the mover of an amendment which failed to find a seconder, asked that his dissent be recorded 9 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 405 A report dated 18 September 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 405 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. The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 405 in the Hamilton zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 10 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 433 A report dated 18 September 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 433 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 accompanied by R Hart. The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 433 in the Hamilton zone be not suspended or revoked. 11 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 2185 A report dated 18 September 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 2185 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 heard. 8
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The licence holder advised that his vehicle was currently off the road and that he had informed Fleet Services of this by email, a copy of which he provided to the Chair. The Legal Services’ Adviser intimated that this had not been communicated to Licensing. Following discussions, the Committee agreed that the licence holder should hand his plates into Fleet Services for safe keeping. The Licensing and Registration Assistant explained to the licence holder what he was required to do and the process for getting his plates returned. The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 2185 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be not suspended or revoked, however, the licence holder should hand his plates in for safe keeping. Councillor Cowie left the meeting after this item of business 12 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence No 2251 A report dated 18 September 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 2251 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 heard in support of retaining his licence. The Committee decided: that private hire car operator’s licence No 2251 in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be suspended with immediate effect for the remainder of the period of licence. 9
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Licensing Committee Date of Meeting: 11 November 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Civic Licence Applications Determined Under Delegated Authority – July to September 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 July to September 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 3 11
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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 30 September 2025 there were 4934 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 July and September 2025 are as detailed at Appendix 1. 4.2. In the quarter which is the subject of this report there have been 214 licences granted, 25 refused and 257 renewed. This compares to 287 licences granted, 11 refused and 207 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) 21 October 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Previous References Licensing Committee, 12 August 2025 12
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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 13
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Appendix 1 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended) Licence applications granted/renewed under delegated powers – July to September 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 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 Cinema 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Skin Piercing & Tattooing 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Metal Dealer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Late Hours Catering 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Market Operator 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 Public Entertainment 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 Temporary Public Entertainment 5 0 NA 1 0 NA 1 0 NA 2 0 NA 9 0 NA Second Hand Dealer 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Short Term Lets 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 Street Trader 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Window Cleaner 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 10 Taxi Operator (including transfers) 3 0 9 3 0 6 1 0 5 1 0 5 8 0 25 Taxi Driver 8 0 5 5 0 14 12 0 3 11 1 4 36 1 26 PHC Operator 0 0 6 10 0 7 8 0 25 30 0 81 48 0 119 PHC Driver 0 0 1 2 0 15 2 0 9 22 24 33 26 24 58 Substitute Vehicles 6 0 NA 14 0 NA 29 0 NA 28 0 NA 77 0 NA Total All Applications 25 0 30 38 0 52 56 0 49 95 25 126 214 25 257 *Applications refused: 25 applicants – Failed Route Test 14