Item 6 - Licensing Committee - Renewal of Taxi Driver’s Licence – Ian Thomson
West Dunbartonshire Council · 14 June 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 14 June 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. Ian Thomson, Flat 1/1 711 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 4HP. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. Thomson submitted an application for renewal of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence to the Council on 20 April 2023. 3.2 A letter was received from the Chief Constable of the Police authority on 17 May 2023 submitting a representation 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 14 June 2023. 4.2 The terms of the letter from the Police will be made known to the Committee at the meeting as appropriate. 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.
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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 18 May 2023 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Services), 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. Ian Thomson, Flat 1/1 711 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 4HP. 2. Letter dated 17 May 2023 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, 'L' Divisional Headquarters, Stirling Road, Dumbarton. 3. Letter to Mr. Thomson dated 25 May 2023. Wards Affected: N/A.