Item 9 - Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence - Mr Martin Mullen
West Dunbartonshire Council · 7 August 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 7 August 2024 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. Martin Mullen, 11 Morrison Street, Duntocher, Clydebank G81 6JQ. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. Mullen submitted an application for renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 13 June 2024. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 1 July 2024 submitting an objection in connection with the application. 4. Main Issues 4.1 Mr. Mullen’s current Taxi Driver’s/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence has an expiry date of 17 May 2024. 4.2 Mr. Mullen has held his current Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence since 18 May 2023 having previously held a licence between 2017 until 2019. 4.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 6 December 2023, a hearing took place following the immediate suspension of the Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence held by Mr. Mullen. Members agreed to take no action and end the suspension of the Licence. 4.4 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 7 August 2024. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications
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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 2024 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. Martin Mullen, 11 Morrison Street, Duntocher, Clydebank G81 6JQ. 2. Letter dated 1 July 2024 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr. Mullen dated 17 July 2024.
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Wards Affected: N/A.