(PUBLIC) Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 3 June 2026
West Dunbartonshire Council · 3 June 2026
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Agenda Meeting of the Licensing Committee Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 14:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Venue: Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, Clydebank G81 1UB ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: Lynn Straker, Committee Officer Email: lynn.straker@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a Meeting of the Licensing Committee as detailed above. The business is shown on the attached agenda. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 1
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Distribution: Councillor Ian Dickson Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal (Vice Chair) Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Chair) Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Hazel Sorrell Vacancy All other Councillors for information. Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date Issued: 18 May 2026 Page 2
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MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of the undernoted items of business on this agenda and, if so, state the reasons for such declarations. 3 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 5 - 10 Submit for approval, as a correct record, the Minute of meeting of Licensing Committee held on 22 April 2026. 4 OPEN FORUM The Committee is asked to note that no open forum questions have been submitted by members of the public. 5 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI / PRIVATE HIRE 11 - 12 CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Steven McGougan. 6 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI / PRIVATE HIRE 13 - 15 CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Mohamad Karmach. 7/ Page 3
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7 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LATE HOURS 17 - 20 CATERING LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Late Hours Catering Licence for the premises knows as GDK, at 23A Britannia Way, Clydebank G81 2RZ. 8 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET 21 - 25 LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence for Flat 2/2 2 Union Street, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9AH. 9 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET 27 - 31 LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence for 11 Cunard Court, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 1QD. 10 CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 33 - 39 REVIEW OF TAXI FARES AND CHARGES DUMBARTON & VALE OF LEVEN TAXI LICENSING ZONE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration providing information on the review of fares and charges applicable to taxis operating within the Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Taxi Licensing Zone ____________________________________________________________ Page 4
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LICENSING COMMITTEE At a Meeting of the Licensing Committee held in the Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 2.05 p.m. Present: Councillors Ian Dickson, Gurpreet Singh Johal, John Millar, Lawrence O’Neill, Chris Pollock and Hazel Sorell. Attending: Christopher Anderson, Principal Solicitor; Robert Mackie, Senior Licensing Officer; Lawrence Knighton, Civic Licensing Standards Officer; Sergeant David Holmes, Police Scotland; Louise Allan, Licensing Assistant; and Lynn Straker, Committee Officer. Also Attending: Mr Allan Aire; Mr Stanley Lavelle, Mr Steven McGougan*; Mr Faisal Ahmmaad Puthiya Veetil; Mr Richard Mullan; Mr Furhat Ullah; Mr Robert Kelly; Ms Caitlin Rainey; and Mr Michael McDougall, Solicitor and Representative. Apologies: An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor Gordon Scanlan. Councillor Lawrence O’Neill in Chair DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in the item of business on the agenda. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The Minutes of the Meetings of the Licensing Committee held on 18 February 2026 were submitted and approved as a correct record. OPEN FORUM The Committee noted that no open forum questions had been submitted by members of the public. ITEM 3 Page 5
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Allan Aire. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application and the reasons why the matter had been brought back before the Committee following the Sheriff’s decision to uphold the appeal submitted by Mr Aire having had the application refused on 16 April 2025. Members then heard from Sergeant Holmes in detail of the objection from Police Scotland. Members then heard from Mr Aire in support of the application. After discussion and having heard Mr Aire in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Members agreed to grant the application. DECIDED:- Members agreed to grant the application. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Stanley Lavelle. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application and then from Sergeant Holmes in detail of the objection from Police Scotland. Members then heard from Mr McDougall, Solicitor and Representative and Mr Lavelle in support of the application. After discussion and having heard Mr McDougall and Mr Lavelle in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Members agreed to grant the application. DECIDED:- Members agreed to grant the application. *Note:- Mr Steven McGougan left the meeting during discussion of this item. Page 6
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Steven McGougan having received a representation from Police Scotland. Mr McGougan was not in attendance when his application was due to be determined as he had left earlier in the proceedings due to work commitments. Members agreed to continue consideration of the application to a future meeting of the Licensing Committee. DECIDED:- Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future meeting of the Licensing Committee to allow Mr McGougan to attend. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence for G1, 335 Main Street, Alexandria G83 0BP. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application and then from Mr Veetil in support of the application and in response to objections received from members of the public. After discussion and having heard Mr Veetil in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Councillor O’Neill, seconded by Councillor Singh Johal, moved a motion to grant the application, subject to Planning permission being received. Councillor Millar, seconded by Councillor Sorrell moved an amendment to refuse the application. On a roll call vote being taken, 3 Members voted for the amendment, namely Councillors Dickson, Millar and Sorrell, and 3 Members voted for the motion, namely Councillors O’Neill, Johal and Pollock. Councillor O’Neill, in the position of Chair of the Licensing Committee, exercised his power of holding the deciding vote in the event of an equality of votes. The motion was accordingly declared carried and the application was granted on the condition that the property could not be used as a Short Term Let until Planning permission had been granted. DECIDED:- The application was granted on the condition that the property could not be used as a Short Term Let until Planning permission had been granted. Page 7
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EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC The Committee agreed to approve the following resolution prior to consideration of Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 as undernoted:- “That under 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 may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act 1973.” HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider the suspension or revocation of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence held by Mr Richard Mullan. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the process surrounding consideration of the suspension or revocation of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence and then from Sergeant Holmes in detail of the request for the suspension from Police Scotland. Members then heard from Mr McDougall, Solicitor and Representative regarding the request for the suspension of the licence. After discussion Members agreed that no action should be taken. DECIDED:- Members agreed that no action should be taken. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TEMPORARY TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Farhat Ullah. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application and then from Sergeant Holmes in detail of the comments received from Police Scotland. Members then heard from Mr Ullah in support of the application. After discussion and having heard Mr Ullah in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Members agreed to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person to hold a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. Page 8
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DECIDED:- Members agreed to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person to hold a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. ADJOURNMENT Councillor O’Neill, Chair, adjourned the meeting for a short recess. The meeting reconvened at 3.42 p.m. with all those Members and officers listed in the sederunt present. APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Mr Robert Kelly. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application and then from Sergeant Holmes in detail of the representation from Police Scotland. Members then heard from Mr McDougall, Solicitor and Representative who advised Members the fine issued by the Procurator Fiscal had now been paid. Members also heard from Mr Kelly in support of his application. After discussion and having heard Mr McDougall and Mr Kelly in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Members agreed to the renewal of the licence application. DECIDED:- Members agreed to the renewal of the licence. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver's Licence for Ms Caitlin Rainey. Members first heard from Mr Anderson in explanation of the application. Members agreed to hear from Police Scotland advising of both their objection and also information submitted containing spent convictions held by the applicant. Members then heard from Sergeant Holmes regarding the objection and spent convictions. Members then heard from Mr McDougall, Solicitor and Representative and Ms Rainey in support of the application. Page 9
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After discussion and having heard Mr McDougall and Ms Rainey in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, Members agreed to grant the application. DECIDED:- Members agreed to grant the application. The meeting closed at 4.24 p.m. Page 10
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr Steven McGougan, 1E Whitehill Crescent, Faifley, Clydebank G81 5HD. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr McGougan submitted an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 5 February 2026. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 2 March 2026 submitting a representation in connection with the application. 3.3 Mr. McGougan attended the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 22 April 2026 however due to work commitments he had to leave before his application could be heard, Members agreed to continue the application to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from the Police, the applicant and a representative of Police Scotland have been invited to attend the meeting of the Committee to be held on 3 June 2026. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis ITEM 5 Page 11
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7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland were consulted in relation to the application. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 8 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr Steven McGougan, 1E Whitehill Crescent, Faifley, Clydebank G81 5HD. 2. Letter dated 2 March 2026 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr McGougan dated 15 May 2026. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 12
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 22 April 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr Mohamad Karmach, Flat 4/2, 60 Kingsway Court, Glasgow G14 9SZ. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that Members determine the application while noting the terms of this report and decide whether to dispense with the requirement for a criminal record check from his country of origin and 2 other countries of residence which the applicant has lived in for more than 6 months since leaving his country of origin. 3. Background 3.1 Mr Karmach submitted an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 24 September 2025. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 21 October 2025 providing a no objection response. 3.3 The Council regulates the licensing of Taxi and Private Hire Cars and Taxi and Private Hire Cars in terms of sections 10 and 13 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (“the Act”). 3.4 When determining applications the Council is required to make sure that a licence is not granted to a person who is not a “fit and proper” person so to give members of the public confidence that only suitable applicants are granted licences. 3.5 The Council consult with Police Scotland when processing an application for a Taxi and Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. Police Scotland will have regard to an applicant’s criminal history when determining whether to make a representation or objection to an application. Police Scotland have no access to criminal records outside the UK. 3.6 Having regard to the fact that Police Scotland are unable to comment on an applicants’ criminal history outside the UK, it is the Council’s policy that:- ITEM 6 Page 13
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“any applicant who was born outside the UK or has been resident outside the UK for 6 months or more must produce documentation in relation to criminal record checks when submitting the application form.” 3.7 This policy makes sure that all applicants, irrespective of their country of origin, are subject to a similar level of scrutiny in regard to their criminal history. 4. Main Issues 4.1 For the purpose of the discharge of their functions under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Committee must ordinarily reach a final decision on each application within the period of 9 months from the date the application was submitted. 4.2 The application submitted by Mr. Kamach was received on 25 September 2025 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 24 June 2026. 4.3 Mr Mohamad Karmach was born outside the United Kingdom, however, he now resides here. 4.4 Since leaving Syria, Mr Karmach advises that he has been resident for more than 6 months in Turkey, Croatia and Belgium. 4.5 This application cannot be processed under delegated powers as Mr Karmach has not complied with the Council’s policy as narrated at paragraph 3.6 of this report having not provided a criminal record check from his time living in Syria, Turkey or Croatia. Mr Karmach advises that he has been unable to do so. 4.6 The Committee will need to consider whether to dispense with the forementioned policy in relation to the period where Mr. Karmach resided in Syria, Turkey and Croatia so to allow Mr Karmach’s application to be considered. 4.7 If the Committee determine to grant a dispensation to the foregoing policy in these particular circumstances, Mr Karmach’s application will be subject to the statutory application process. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis Page 14
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7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland were consulted in relation to the application. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 12 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr Mohamad Karmach, Flat 4/2, 60 Kingsway Court, Glasgow G14 9SZ. 2. Letter to Mr Karmach dated 15 May 2026. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 15
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Late Hours Catering Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the grant of a Late Hours Catering Licence submitted by RSGD (Clydebank) Limited, to operate from the premises known as GDK, at 23A Britiannia Way, Clydebank G81 2RZ. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 RSGD (Clydebank) Limited submitted a valid application for grant of a Late Hours Catering Licence to the Council on 14 April 2026. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 20 April 2026 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The operating hours requested by the applicant are:- Monday – Sunday 11.00 pm – 3.00 am The applicant describes the premises as a franchised food and soft drink sit in and take away business. 4.2 The premises is also permitted to sell alcohol licensed under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 from Monday to Sunday – 11am to 12midnight. 4.3 In recent years, applications for late hours catering licences have been granted by the Committee subject to the operating hours being restricted to co-relate to the closing hours of the nearest licensed premises, i.e. the late hours catering premises being allowed to operate until 30 minutes after the closing time of the nearest public house or nightclub. The nearest licensed premises in relation to 23A Britannia Way, Clydebank G81 2RZ are detailed below in order of proximity. It should be noted that the nearest licensed premises becomes Club Mango (trading as Tempo) once the 5 public houses and the bowling alley listed below, ITEM 7 Page 17
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close for business. Tempo is approximately 0.5 miles from 23A Britannia Way. The Shipyard, 1-3 Chalmers Street Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am Alexanders Bar, 17-19 Alexander Street Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am Chandlers, 2 Kilbowie Road Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am Sixty Ate Bar & Kitchen, 68 Dumbarton Road Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am The Atlantis Bar, 246 – 262 Kilbowie Road Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am Tenpin, 13 – 17 Britannia Way Sunday to Thursday – 11 am to 12 Midnight and Friday and Saturday – 11 am to 1 am Club Mango T/A Tempo, 68 Dumbarton Road Monday to Wednesday - 11 am to 1 am Thursday to Saturday - 12 am to 3 am Sunday – 12.30 am to 3 am 4.3 It should be noted that given the hours requested by the applicant i.e. Monday to Sunday 11.00 pm – 3.00 am Only Club Mango T/A Tempo remains open up to and beyond the 30 minute closing period of the nearest licensed premises. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. Page 18
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6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Environmental Health, Planning and Building Standards were consulted in relation to the application. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 15 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Late Hours Catering Licence submitted by RSGD (Clydebank) Limited. Page 19
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2. Letter to Ms. Gabrielle Sellyn dated 18 May 2026. Wards Affected: Clydebank Central. Page 20
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr Christopher Moore, Flat 5, 31 Main Street, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4JU. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A valid application for the grant of a Short Term Let Licence was received on 12 September 2025 to operate on a secondary letting basis at Flat 2/2 2 Union Street, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9AH. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 24 October 2025 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 4. Main Issues 4.1 For the purpose of the discharge of their functions under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Committee must ordinarily reach a final decision on each application within the period of 9 months from the date the application was submitted. 4.2 The application submitted by Mr Moore was registered on 12 September 2025 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 11 June 2026. 4.3 When processing applications for a Short Term Let Licence, a copy of the application is sent externally to Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for comment. The application form was also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 24 October 2025 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 24 October 2025. ITEM 8 Page 21
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4.5 On 30 October 2025 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 27 November 2025 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.7 Having consulted Building Standards there are outstanding matters which have still to be addressed by the applicant. The outstanding matters are detailed at Appendix 1. The applicant and a representative from Building Standards have been invited to address the Committee to provide an update on the current position regarding the premises. The Committee, having heard from all parties, is required to determine the application in accordance with Schedule 1 to the 1982 Act. 4.8 No objections have been received from members of the public. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Planning, Building Standards, Environmental Health and Councillors representing the Leven Ward were consulted in relation to the application. A site notice was displayed at the premises by the applicant for a period of 21 days allowing members of the public an opportunity to object. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Page 22
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Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date 13 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: 1.Email dated 8 May 2026 from Building Standards stating updated position. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr Christopher Moore, Flat 5, 31 Main Street, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4JU. 2. Letter to Mr Christopher Moore dated 18 May 2026. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 18 May 2026. Wards Affected: Leven Page 23
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Email from Building Standards, West Dunbartonshire Council Received: 8 May 2026 Please be advised that the agent was sent a points letter/ email on the 26.03.2026 detailing outstanding issues to resolve for LC/26/028. We have not received any further correspondence/documentation to resolve these points. The Late completion is still pending consideration. Kind Regards, Building Standards ITEM 8 APPENDIX 1 Page 25
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Francis Maxwell, 6 Jane Rae Gardens, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 1HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Ms Maxwell submitted a valid application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 8 April 2026 to operate on a secondary letting basis from the premises at 11 Cunard Court, Clydebank G81 1QD. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. One objection has been received from members of the public which was countersigned by 15 people. 4. Main Issues 4.1 When processing applications for a Short Term Let Licence, a copy of the application is sent externally to Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for comment. The application form is also sent internally to Building Control, Planning and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 16 April 2026 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 16 April 2026. 4.5 On 18 May 2026 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 16 April 2026 a response was received from Planning advising that an application for planning permission to change the use from a flat to a short term let is required. 4.7 On 22 April 2026 a response was received from Building Standards advising ITEM 9 Page 27
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that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.8 On 25 April 2026 an objection was received from a member of the public which was signed by 15 individuals who live in the proximity of the address subject to the application. A copy of the objection is included at Appendix 1. 4.9 Ms. Maxwell, along with one of the signatories to the objection have been invited to the Committee. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services, Planning, Building Standards, Environmental Health and Councillors representing the Lomond Ward were consulted in relation to the application. A site notice was displayed at the premises by the applicant for a period of 21 days allowing members of the public an opportunity to object. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 18 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Page 28
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Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: 1.Redacted objections Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Francis Maxwell, 6 Jane Rae Gardens, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 1HT. 2. Letter to Ms Maxwell dated 18 May 2026. 3. Letter to Ms Weir dated 18 May 2026. Wards Affected: Clydebank Waterfront Page 29
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 2026 Subject: Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Review of Taxi Fares and Charges Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Taxi Licensing Zone 1. Purpose 1.1 To report to the Committee on the review of fares and charges applicable to taxis operating within the Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Taxi Licensing Zone. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that, following a consultation with all taxi operators in the Dumbarton and Vale of Leven zone, the proposals received be considered and the new fare chart proposal agreed. 2.2 Once the proposed fares and charges are agreed:- (a) officers will arrange for the advertisement of the fares and charges agreed by the Committee and review any representations received; and (b) that authority be delegated to the Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Licensing Committee, to conclude the review without the requirement for the Committee to consider a further report on the matter provided no representations are received in relation to the proposal. 3. Background 3.1 In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982, Licensing Authorities must fix scales for taxi fares and related charges within 18 months from the date on which the scales came into effect. 3.2 The fares and charges which are applicable to taxis operating within the Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Taxi Licensing Zone have been in effect since 14 May 2025 and these are detailed at Appendix 1. 3.3 In the absence of trade representatives within the Dumbarton & Vale of Leven taxi trade, a letter was sent out on 11 March 2026 to all taxi operators asking for their views on the current fares and charges. The letter stated that if anyone wished to make a proposal to alter the existing fare chart then they should do ITEM 10 Page 33
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so by 26 March 2026. 4. Main Issues 4.1 Three responses were received in total. The first response was received from taxi operator Austin Docherty who proposed that the time on which Tariff 3 becomes applicable on both 24th and 31st December be changed from 7.00am to 7.00pm as he believes this has caused financial hardship for taxi customers, including those who rely on taxis to travel to work on those particular days. Mr Docherty also proposes that both Tariff 1 and Tariff 2 should be applicable throughout the weekend as was the case prior to the previous change to the fare chart in May 2025 as he believes that this has had the effect of lowering taxi usage. A copy of the previous fare chart is included at Appendix 2. 4.2 The second response was received from Wrights Taxi Office who are both a taxi operator and the holder of a Taxi Booking Office Licence. They canvassed 169 taxi drivers, many of whom also hold a taxi operator licence. The figures they submitted in their response showed that, of the 130 responses they received, 89% were in favour of retaining the existing fare chart while 9% preferred changing the hours applicable to either Tariff 2 or Tariff 3. 2% were of the view that a fare increase was appropriate. 4.3 When carrying out a taxi fare review it is taxi operators rather than taxi driver’s that are consulted. The submission from Wrights Taxi office is reflective of the views of a mixture of taxi operators and taxi drivers. 4.4 The third response was received from taxi operator Kevin Harrison who proposed that on 24th December and 31st December, Tariff 1 should be applicable from 7.00am until 12 noon with Tariff 2 running from 12 noon until 5.00pm followed by Tariff 3 until midnight. The exception would be if the 24th and 31st December fell on a weekend when Tariff 2 would be applicable from 7.00am changing to Tariff 3 from 12 noon until midnight. 4.5 Licensing can advise that, having referred to the GOV.UK website which provides an average cost of fuel on a monthly basis for the UK, it shows that in February 2026 the average cost of unleaded fuel was 131.3p per litre and 141.2p per litre for diesel. At the time when the last fare chart became effective in May 2025, the average cost of fuel in the UK was 132.3p for unleaded petrol and 139.1p for diesel. This represents an increase of less than 1% for unleaded fuel and a decrease of just under 1.5% for diesel based on the difference in price when comparing the figures between May 2025 and February 2025. 4.6 The recent conflict in the Middle East has seen a steep increase in both unleaded and diesel fuel with the latest available price in April 2026 being 158.3p for unleaded fuel and 192.4p for diesel. 4.7 The last fare review resulted in the implementation of an updated fare chart for the Dumbarton and Vale of Leven zone the effect of which saw the following:- Page 34
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Tariff One and Tariff Four changed from the existing 6.00am until 9.00pm on Monday to Sunday to 7.00am until 7.00pm on Monday to Friday. Tariff Two and Tariff Five changed from the existing 9.00pm until 6.00am on Monday to Sunday to 7.00pm until 7.00am on Monday to Thursday and from 7.00pm until 7.00am on Friday to Monday. Tariff Three and Tariff Six changed from the existing starting point of 6.00pm on 24th December and 31st December to 7.00am. Tariff Three and Tariff Six changed from the existing ending point of 6.00am on 27th December and 3rd January to 7.00am. The flagfalls increased as follows:- Tariff One increased from £3.50 to £4.00 Tariff Two increased from £4.10 to £5.20 Tariff Three increased from £5.50 to £7.00 Tariff Four increased from £4.50 to £5.00 Tariff Five increased from £5.10 to £7.00 Tariff Six increased from £7.00 to £10.00 A £25.00 charge was agreed for a taxi booking made by telephone or via App where the taxi has been booked to uplift passengers from outside the West Dunbartonshire area and the passengers are not at the pick-up point after the pre-arranged time. Running mile increased by 20p on Tariff One, 20p on Tariff Two, £1.80 on Tariff Three, 20p on Tariff Four, 40p on Tariff Five and £1.60 on Tariff Six. Waiting time decreased from £36.00 per hour to £24.00 per hour 4.8 Mr. Docherty, Mr Harrison and a representative from Wrights Taxi Office have been invited to attend the Committee in order that they can speak to their submission and answer any questions Members may have. 4.9 Referring to 2.2 (b) of this report, should no representations be received in relation to the published proposals, in order to expedite matters, it is suggested that authority be delegated to the Chief Officer - Regulatory and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Licensing Committee to conclude the review without the requirement for the Committee to consider a further report. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues for the Council arising from this report. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications for the Council arising from this report. 7. Risk Analysis Page 35
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7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 sets out how the licensing authority should engage with the trade and public in relation to the setting of taxi fares. The process carried out by the Licensing Section mirrors the statutory process. Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date 13 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices 1. Current Fare Chart for Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Licensing Zone. 2. Previous Fare Chart for Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Licensing Zone. Background Papers 1. Letters to Mr Docherty, Mr Harrison and Wright Taxis dated 15 May 2026 Page 36
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Plate No._____ Vehicle Registration Number ________________ Fare Chart (Effective from 14 May 2025) DUMBARTON AND VALE OF LEVEN ZONE Tariff One 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/24th mile…... £4.00 £0.10 Tariff Two 7.00pm to 7.00am Friday to Monday 7.00pm to 7.00am Monday to Thursday For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/26th mile…... £5.20 £0.10 Tariff Three 7.00am on 24th December to 7.00am on 27th December and 7.00am on 31st December to 7.00am on 3rd January For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/48th mile…... £7.00 £0.10 Tariff Four 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/28th mile…... £5.00 £0.10 Tariff Five 7.00pm to 7.00am Friday to Monday 7.00pm to 7.00am Monday to Thursday (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/34th mile….. £7.00 £0.10 Tariff Six Christmas and New Year hours as per Tariff Three (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/56th mile…... £10.00 £0.10 Any hire terminating out with the West Dunbartonshire area will be at a rate to be agreed at the time of hire. Extra Charges Taxi drivers may add on any charge incurred at any Airport when either dropping off or picking up passengers. Drivers must make passengers aware in advance that extra charges may be added to the fare. A charge equivalent to the initial flagfall on Tariff 1 shall be payable for a taxi booking made by telephone or via App and not cancelled before arrival when the taxi is no longer required. A £25.00 charge shall be payable for a taxi booking made by telephone or via App where the taxi has been booked to uplift passengers from outside the West Dunbartonshire area and the passengers are not at the pick-up point after the pre-arranged time. Fares for Waiting - The Driver is, in addition to the above, entitled to charge for waiting whether in one stoppage or in several stoppages as follows:- For each period of FIFTEEN SECONDS or part thereof ....£0.10 (All Tariffs) Soiling Fee - A fee of £100 is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. Soiling in this context includes any soiling by means of food, drink, vomit, urine or excrement. ITEM 10 APPENDIX 1 Page 37
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Plate No._____ Vehicle Registration Number ________________ Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Fare Chart (Effective from 22 November 2023) DUMBARTON AND VALE OF LEVEN ZONE Tariff One 6.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Sunday For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/22nd mile…... £3.50 £0.10 Tariff Two 9.00pm to 6.00am Monday to Sunday For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/24th mile…... £4.10 £0.10 Tariff Three 6.00pm on 24th December to 6.00am on 27th December and 6.00pm on 31st December to 6.00am on 3rd January For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/30th mile…... £5.50 £0.10 Tariff Four 6.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Sunday (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/26th mile…... £4.50 £0.10 Tariff Five 9.00pm to 6.00am Monday to Sunday (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/30th mile….. £5.10 £0.10 Tariff Six Christmas and New Year hours as per Tariff Three (Only applicable when five or more passengers are being carried) For a distance not exceeding ½ OF A MILE……………………. For each additional 1/40th mile…... £7.00 £0.10 Any hire terminating out with the West Dunbartonshire area will be at a rate to be agreed at the time of hire. Extra Charges Taxi drivers may add on any charge incurred at any Airport when either dropping off or picking up passengers. Drivers must make passengers aware in advance that extra charges may be added to the fare. A charge equivalent to the initial flagfall on Tariff 1 shall be payable for a taxi booking made by telephone or via App and not cancelled before arrival when the taxi is no longer required. Fares for Waiting The Driver is, in addition to the above, entitled to charge for waiting whether in one stoppage or in several stoppages as follows: For each period of TEN SECONDS or part thereof ....£0.10 (All Tariffs) Soiling Fee A fee of £100 is chargeable for any soiling which necessitates a taxi being removed from service for cleaning. Soiling in this context includes any soiling by means of food, drink, vomit, urine or excrement. ITEM 10 APPENDIX 2 Page 39
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