Agenda and draft minutes
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The agenda associated with this minute can be found here.
Please note that if any changes are made to this minute at the point of approval, these will be outlined in the subsequent minute and this document will not be retrospectively altered. |
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Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements Minutes: There were no declarations of interest or transparency statements intimated. |
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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. |
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Request for the Suspension of a Taxi Driver's Licence Minutes: The Sub Committee had before it (1) an information note prepared by the Interim Chief Officer – Governance, which advised that a request had been received under Paragraph 11, Schedule 1 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 for the suspension or revocation of a Taxi Driver’s licence; and (2) a letter from the Chief Superintendent, Police Scotland, c/o North East Division dated 27 May 2025.
PC Kevin Skivington, spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter and responded to questions from members.
The licence holder was not in attendance nor represented, however had requested via an email dated 23 June 2025, that a statement be read out on his behalf at the meeting.
Mr Sandy Munro, Legal Adviser, made reference to the information note and read out the statement from the licence holder.
The Sub Committee resolved:- to suspend the licence with immediate effect for the unexpired portion of the licence on the grounds of public safety. COUNCILLOR GILL AL-SAMARAI, Convener
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