Decision details
Taxi 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) a report by the interim Chief Officer - Governance; and (2) a letter from the Chief Superintendent, Police Scotland, c/o North East Division, dated 21 November 2024.
The licence holder was in attendance, spoke in support of his application and responded to questions from members.
Sergeant Neil Grant 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 the Convener, moved:-
that the Committee grant the licence.
Councillor Clark, seconded by Councillor MacGregor, moved as an amendment:-
that the Committee refuse the licence on the grounds that there is good reason for refusing it.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (6) – the Convener, the Vice Convener and Councillors Graham, Henrickson, Lawrence and McLeod; for the amendment (2) – Councillors Clark and MacGregor.
The Committee resolved:-
to adopt the motion.
Publication date: 20/05/2025
Date of decision: 14/05/2025
Decided at meeting: 14/05/2025 - Licensing Committee