Item 5 - Application for grant of a Taxi Driver's Licence - Mr Steven McGougan
West Dunbartonshire Council · 5 August 2026
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Official WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 5 August 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. 3.4 Mr. McGougan failed to attend the meeting of the Licensing Committee on 3 June 2026. Members agreed to a final continuation of this item to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee where the application would be determined. 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 5 August 2026. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications ITEM 5
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Official 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 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 29 June 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 13 July 2026. Wards Affected: N/A.