Item 5 - Renewal of Application - Mr Aire
West Dunbartonshire Council · 6 December 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 6 December 2023 Subject: Application for renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for renewal 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 renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 20 October 2023. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of the Police authority on 6 November 2023 submitting an objection in connection with the application. 4. Main Issues 4.1 In view of the submission received from the Police, the applicant and a representative of the Police authority have been invited to attend the meeting of the Committee to be held on 6 December 2023. 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 Page 1
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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 7 November 2023 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. Allan Aire, Shalimar, Dalmonach Road, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9AG. 2. Letter dated 6 November 2023 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr. Aire dated 16 November 2023. Wards Affected: N/A. Page 2