Item 5 - Hearing to consider suspension or revocation of a Taxi Partnership Licence for Plate 161
West Dunbartonshire Council · 19 June 2025
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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
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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.
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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.