Item 6 - Application for Renewal of Taxi Driver Licence - Mr James McCallum
West Dunbartonshire Council · 6 August 2025
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 6 August 2025 Subject: Application for renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr. James McCallum, 12 Long Crags, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton G82 3DL. 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 renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 27 May 2025. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 30 May. 2025 submitting a representation in connection with the application. 3.3 Mr. McCallum’s current Taxi Driver’s/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence has an expiry date of 31 May 2025. 3.4 Mr. McCallum has held his current Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence for approximately 20 years. 4. Main Issues 4.1 Mr. McCallum previously appeared before the Committee on 11 December 2024 and having considered a police objection, Members agreed to grant the Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence for a period of one year to Mr McCallum. 4.2 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 6 August 2025. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications Page 1
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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 9 July 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 renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence submitted by Mr. James McCallum, 12 Long Crags, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton G82 3DL. 2. Letter dated 30 May 2025 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr. McCallum dated 21 July 2025. Page 2
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Wards Affected: N/A. Page 3