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In terms of Standing Order 33.1, and in accordance with Section 50(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the Sub Committee was informed that the Convener had determined: (1) that the item on the agenda was of an urgent nature to enable the consideration of the immediate suspension of the taxi driver’s licence in terms of Paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 on the grounds of public safety; and (2) that the Sub Committee required to consider the item and take a decision thereon.

The Sub Committee resolved:

to agree with the Convener that the item on today’s agenda was of an urgent nature and required to be considered this day.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The press and public were excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following item which contained confidential information in terms of Section 50A 3(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

The Sub Committee had before it a report from the Council’s Occupational Health provider, OH Assist, in respect of an application for the renewal of a taxi driver’s licence.

The Sub Committee heard from Mr Munro, Legal Advisor, in respect of the request.

The Sub Committee resolved:

to agree to suspend the licence holder’s taxi driver’s licence with immediate effect in terms of Paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 on the basis of public safety.

- COUNCILLOR JOHN REYNOLDS, Convener