Item 5 - Application for Grant of a Taxi Drivers Licence - Mr Allan Aire
West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 April 2025
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 16 April 2025 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 Allan Aire, Shalimar, Dalmonach Road, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9AG. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr Aire submitted an application for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 4 February 2025. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 24 February 2025 submitting an objection in connection with the application. 3.3 On 23 October 2023 Mr. Aire applied for the grant of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. A letter of objection was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland which resulted in the application being referred to the meeting of Licensing Committee held on 6 December 2023 for determination. 3.4 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 6 December 2023 Members decided to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person to hold a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from the Police, the applicant and a representative of Police Scotland has been invited to attend the meeting of the Committee to be held on 16 April 2025. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications Page 1
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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 21 March 2025 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 Allan Aire, Shalimar, Dalmonach Road, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9AG. 2. Letter dated 24 February 2025 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr Aire dated 27 March 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 2