To agree the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 4 January 2022 and the licensing hearing on the 31January as a correct record.

Resolved:  That the Minutes of the Licensing Committee held on 4 January 2022 and the Licensing Hearing held on 31 January 2022, be agreed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to two spelling amendments in paragraph 3 Minute 7 of the Licensing Hearing Minutes.

Any interests not already registered

No additional declarations of interest were made.

There were none.

The Senior Licensing Officer presented the report which highlighted the proposed fees and charges for implementation, as set out in Appendix A of the report.

Members considered the proposed new Hackney Carriage Fare Tariff taking into account the response received following the trade and public consultation which took place between 6 January 2022 and 7 February 2022.

Members discussed the economic implications to taxi drivers through the increase in fuel costs and lack of business through the pandemic.  They also took into account the continued need to provide a safe and cost effective taxi service to the customers.  It was also brought to the Members attention that the taxi drivers would be responsible for the re-calibration of their meters along with any associated costs if the new fares were agreed.

          Resolved:  To agree to the adoption of the new Hackney Carriage Fare Tariff           commencing 1 May 2022 as set out in Appendix A, with the late night hire charge     to continue at 11pm.

The work plan was noted.

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