PUBLIC Document Pack - Special Licensing Committee - 19 June 2025
West Dunbartonshire Council · 19 June 2025
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Agenda Special Meeting of the Licensing Committee Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 14:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Venue: Civic Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: Lynn Straker, Committee Officer Email: lynn.straker@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a Special 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 Fiona Hennebry Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal (Vice Chair) Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Chair) Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Hazel Sorrell All other Councillors for information. Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date issued: 12 June 2025 Page 2
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SPECIAL MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE THURSDAY, 19 JUNE 2025 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 Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 59 held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 4 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI PARTNERSHIP LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 136 held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE a nd Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 5 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI PARTNERSHIP LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 161 held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 6/ 5 - 8 9 - 12 13 - 16 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI PARTNERSHIP LICENCE Page 3
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6 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI PARTNERSHIP LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 172 held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mrs Linda Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE. 7 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI BOOKING OFFICE LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Booking Office Licence Wright Taxi Co. (Scotland) Ltd. 8 HEARING REGARDING A COMPLAINT RELATING TO A TAXI PARTNERSHIP LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting Members to consider the complaint relating to Taxi Booking Office Licence W right Taxi Co. (Scotland) Ltd. _________________________________________________________ 17 - 20 21 - 24 25 - 27 Page 4
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Partnership Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 59 held by Mr. Allan Wright 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Partnership Licence No. 59, held in the names of Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr John McEwan,17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Dumbarton Taxi Partnership Licence No. 59 is 8 June 2025. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. 5. People Implications Item 3 Page 5
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. 2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mr McEwan dated 5 June 2025. Page 6
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4. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 5. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 7
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Partnership Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 136 held by Mr. Allan Wright 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Partnership Licence No. 136, held in the names of Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr John McEwan,17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Dumbarton Taxi Partnership Licence No. 136 is 19 February 2028. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. 5. People Implications Item 4 Page 9
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. 2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mr McEwan dated 5 June 2025. Page 10
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4. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 5. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 11
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Partnership Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 161 held by Mr. Allan Wright 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr. John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Partnership Licence No. 161, held in the names of Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr John McEwan,17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Dumbarton Taxi Partnership Licence No. 161 is 29 November 2026. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. 5. People Implications Item 5 Page 13
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. 2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mr McEwan dated 5 June 2025. Page 14
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4. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 5. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 15
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Partnership Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Partnership Licence Plate No. 172 held by Mr Allan Wright 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mrs Linda Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Partnership Licence No. 172, held in the names of Mr Allan Wright 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mrs Linda Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Dumbarton Taxi Partnership Licence No. 172 is 6 November 2027. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. 5. People Implications Item 6 Page 16
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. 2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mrs Wright dated 5 June 2025. Page 17
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4. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 5. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 18
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Booking Office Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Booking Office Licence Wright Taxi Co. (Scotland) Ltd., held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE and Mr John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Booking Office Licence Alexandria & Dumbarton TOA Ltd., held in the names of Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE; Mr John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT and Mr John Berry, 23 Gooseholm Crescent, Dumbarton G82 2AR. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Taxi Booking Office Licence Wright Taxi Co. (Scotland) Ltd., is 19 May 2025. An application for the renewal of the licence was submitted on 15 May 2025. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. Item 7 Page 20
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. Page 21
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2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mr McEwan dated 5 June 2025. 4. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 5. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 22
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 19 June 2025 Subject: Hearing regarding a complaint relating to a Taxi Booking Office Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider the complaint relating to Taxi Booking Office Licence Alexandria & Dumbarton TOA Ltd., held by Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE; Mr John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT and Mr John Berry, 23 Gooseholm Crescent, Dumbarton G82 2AR. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the complaint submitted by the Civic Standards Licensing Officer be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A letter of complaint was received on 5 June 2025 from the Civic Standards Licensing Officer in connection with Taxi Booking Office Licence Alexandria & Dumbarton TOA Ltd., held in the names of Mr Allan Wright, 83 Clairinsh, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SE; Mr John McEwan, 17 Helenslee Court, Dumbarton G82 4HT and Mr John Berry, 23 Gooseholm Crescent, Dumbarton G82 2AR. 3.2 The licence expiry date for Taxi Booking Office Licence Alexandria & Dumbarton TOA Ltd., is 17 February 2027. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from Civic Licensing Standards Officer, the licence holders and the Civic Licensing Standards Officer have been invited to attend the Special Meeting of the Committee to be held on 19 June 2025. 4.2 The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 at Schedule I paragraph 11 states:- A licensing authority may, whether upon a complaint made to them or not, suspend or revoke a licence in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Paragraph (2)(a) states:- A licensing authority may order the suspension or revocation of a licence if in their opinion – (a) the holder of the licence or, where the holder is not a natural person, any director of it or partner in it or any other person responsible for its management, is not or is no longer a fit and proper person to hold the licence. Item 8 Page 24
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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 No consultation was required in relation to the complaint. 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 9 June 2025 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738741 robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Letter of complaint from Civic Standards Licensing Officer dated 5 June 2025. Page 25
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2. Letter to Mr Wright dated 5 June 2025. 3. Letter to Mr McEwan dated 5 June 2025. 4. Letter to Mr Berry dated 5 June 2025. 5. Statement from Sergeant David Holmes dated 17 April 2025. 6. Statement from Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services) dated 17 April 2025. 7. Statement from Judi Ferguson, Building Standards Team Leader dated 23 April 2025. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 26