Decision details
Taxi Driver Licence (Renewal)
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
The Committee had before it (1) an information note prepared by the Interim Chief Officer – Governance (Legal) which advised that the application required to be considered by 11 November 2024; and (2) a letter from the Chief Superintendent, Police Scotland, c/o North East Division, dated 8 February 2024.
The licence holder was in attendance and spoke in support of his application and responded to questions from members.
PC Gary Forbes was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of objection.
Both parties were given the opportunity to sum up.
The Vice Convener, seconded by Councillor Henrickson, moved:-
that the Committee refuse the licence on the grounds that the licence holder was not a fit and proper person.
Councillor Van Sweeden, seconded by Councillor McRae, moved as an amendment:-
that the Committee grant the licence.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (4) – the Vice Convener and Councillors Clark, Henrickson and Lawrence; for the amendment (5) – Councillors Copland, Graham, McLeod, McRae and Van Sweeden.
The Committee resolved:-
to adopt the amendment, and to therefore grant the licence.
Publication date: 29/04/2024
Date of decision: 24/04/2024
Decided at meeting: 24/04/2024 - Licensing Committee