Item 7 – Application for Grant of Taxi Licence - Gary McCallum
West Dunbartonshire Council · 7 October 2026
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Official WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 7 October 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 Gary McCallum, 34 Cordale Avenue, Renton, Dumbarton G82 4QE. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr McCallum submitted an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 25 July 2026. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 20 August 2026 submitting an objection in connection with the application. 3.3 A further letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 20 August 2026 detailing a number of convictions deemed as ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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 7 October 2026. 4.2 The second letter received from Police Scotland contains details of matters that are considered ‘protected’ in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. These details will only be submitted to Members of the Committee should they determine that justice cannot be done in this case except by admitting these details. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications
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Official 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 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 27 August 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 Gary McCallum, 34 Cordale Avenue, Renton, Dumbarton G82 4QE. 2. Letters dated 20 August 2026 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr McCallum dated 16 September 2026. Wards Affected: N/A.
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