Item 8 - Application for Grant of a Temporary Taxi Licence - Farhat Ullah
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 temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the grant of a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr Farhat Ullah, 10C York Way, Renfrew PA4 0NL. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr Ullah submitted an application for the grant of a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 22 July 2026. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 20 August 2026 submitting a comment in connection with the application. 3.3 Mr Ullah previously submitted an application for the grant of a temporary Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 23 March 2026. At a meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 22 April 2026, Members decided 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. 3.4 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 192 states that where a licensing authority have refused an application for the grant or renewal of a licence they shall not, within one year of the refusal, entertain a subsequent application from the same applicant for the grant of the same category of licence. This however does not apply to temporary licence applications. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submissions 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. 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 Farhat Ullah, 10C York Way, Renfrew PA4 0NL. 2. Letter dated 20 August 2026 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr Ullah dated 16 September 2026.
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Official Wards Affected: N/A.