The Assistant Director (Localities) submitted a report relating to a proposal to consider providers who will undertake the pre-requisite assessment in respect of driving skills in relation to all new applications received by Bury council for the grant of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 allows Local Authorities to use such criteria as they deem appropriate to determine if Applicants are ‘fit and proper’ before granting a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver Licence.
It was agreed:
To delegate to the Head of Service (Trading Standards and Licensing), following consultation with the Chairman of the Licensing and safety Panel, to approve alternative providers to carry out the Driver assessment.