Decision details

The Licensing Unit Manager presented a report submitted by the Assistant Director Legal and Democratic Services regarding an application for Private Hire Vehicle Drivers’ Licences. 

1.    Applicant 04/2018 attended the meeting and was accompanied by his wife.  The Chair outlined the procedure to be followed and the Licensing Unit Manager read the report, which was accepted by the Applicant.

The report explained that the Applicant had been cautioned for carrying pepper spray in his vehicle.

The Applicant addressed the Panel and explained that the incident was a result of him not knowing that this was illegal as in his original country of residence, the Czech Republic, this would not constitute an offence.

The Applicant’s explained that he had bought the spray for his wife in order for her to feel safe whilst out jogging on her own.

                  Delegated Decision:

                    The Panel carefully considered the report and the oral representations by the Applicant and his wife and after taking into account the Council’s Conviction Policy and Guidelines and in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 resolved, unanimously, that the application for a Private Hire Driver’s Licence by Applicant 04/2018 be granted.

                    The Panel noted that the offence, although of a serious nature, was the result of a genuine mistake for which the Applicant was very apologetic and remorseful.