A report from the Executive Director (Corporate Core) is attached.
Minutes:
Licence Holder 13/2025
The Executive Director (Corporate Core) submitted a report relating to Licence Holder 13/2025, who was in attendance at the meeting alongside their legal representative.
The Chair made introductions and alongside the legal advisor outlined the procedure to be followed and clarified that all those present had read the report. The report, which was accepted by the Licence Holder and their legal representative was presented by the Licensing Unit Manager and set out the reasons for the Licence Holder being before the Committee.
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The Licensing Unit Manager reported and presented background information to the Committee on this case.
The Council’s legal advisor and a number of Members asked questions in relation to the case.
The driver was before members for consideration to be given as to his suitability to be a private hire driver in Bury.
Delegated decision:
The Committee carefully considered the report and oral representations by the Licence Holder and their legal representative.
Taking into account the Council’s Conviction Policy and Guidelines and in accordance with the powers granted under Section 61(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Committee resolved to immediately revoke the licence.
Given the overriding duty to protect the public, the revocation was to take immediate effect, as permitted under Section 61(2B) of the Act, which allows for immediate suspension where it appears to the authority that such action is necessary in the interests of public safety.
The driver was informed of their right to appeal this decision to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving written notification.
Licence Holder 14/2025
The Executive Director (Corporate Core) submitted a report relating to Licence Holder 14/2025 who was in attendance at the meeting. The Chair made introductions and alongside the legal advisor outlined the procedure to be followed and clarified that all those present had read the report. The report, which was accepted by the Licence Holder was presented by the Licensing Unit Manager and set out the reasons for him being before the Committee.
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The Licensing Unit Manager reported and presented background information to the Committee on this case.
The Council’s legal advisor and a number of Members asked questions in relation to the case.
The driver was before members for consideration to be given as to his suitability to be a private hire driver in Bury.
Delegated decision:
The Committee carefully considered the report and oral representations by the Licence Holder.
Taking into account the Council’s Conviction Policy and Guidelines and in accordance with the powers granted under Section 61(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Committee resolved to immediately suspend the licence for a period of 6 months.
Given the overriding duty to protect the public, the suspension was to take immediate effect, as permitted under Section 61(2B) of the Act, which allows for immediate suspension where it appears to the authority that such action is necessary in the interests of public safety.
The driver was informed of their right to appeal this decision to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving written notification.
Licence Holder 15/2025
The Executive Director (Corporate Core) submitted a report relating to Licence Holder 15/2025, who was in attendance at the meeting alongside a friend and representative. The Chair made introductions and alongside the legal advisor outlined the procedure to be followed and clarified that all those present had read the report. The report, which was accepted by the Licence Holder and representative was presented by the Licensing Unit Manager and set out the reasons for him being before the Committee.
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The Licensing Unit Manager reported and presented background information to the Committee on this case.
The Council’s legal advisor and a number of Members asked questions in relation to the case.
The driver was before members for consideration to be given as to his suitability to be a private hire driver in Bury.
Delegated decision:
The Committee carefully considered the report and oral representations by the Licence Holder and their representative.
Taking into account the Council’s Conviction Policy and Guidelines and in accordance with the powers granted under Section 61(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Committee resolved to immediately suspend the licence for a period of 3 months.
Given the overriding duty to protect the public, the suspension was to take immediate effect, as permitted under Section 61(2B) of the Act, which allows for immediate suspension where it appears to the authority that such action is necessary in the interests of public safety.
The driver was informed of their right to appeal this decision to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving written notification.
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