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There has been a real reduction
in reported cases concerning taxi drivers with only seven cases
reported, and none were major incidents.
Updates for actions:
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Regarding investigating the operation being
undertaken in Preston it was decided to look closer to home in
Bolton regarding the Get Home Safe campaign. The team will be
looking at introducing something similar to this in Bury once the
Christmas and New Year periods are over.
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Cannot find any information regarding the police
chase on Manchester Road.
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Regarding the crime number that is still be looking
into.
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To look at other areas regarding crime that has been
reported, all forces should be recording. If a crime has been
reported this needs to be notified to the relevant licensing
authority and it is up to them to take any action.
It was reported that a driver
had their window smashed and spent two hours with the police
however they were not given a crime reference number. PE to follow
this up and report on it outside of this meeting.
DL has had meetings with
Lanpak who are involved in
safeguarding matters for hotels and pubs, they are looking at
involving taxis in this to create a more combined
approach.
Also, with the introduction of
the NR3 database information should be uploaded for all Local
Authorities to have access to.
On any new applications or
renewal applications Bury Licensing do check the NR3 database if
anything is highlighted the authority concerned will be
contacted.
A concern that was raised
regarding the safety of the bike riders for Uber deliveries as many
of them do not have lights therefore they are riding dangerously
and illegally, there is also an issue with scooters. Unfortunately,
the Police are not allowed to pursue people using either of these
forms of transport.
ACTION: PE to contact
Uber Eats regarding the safety issues concerning
their delivery staff not using lights on their
bikes.
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