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Agenda item

Applications for Licences

Minutes:

The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix B to this minute.

 

The Committee resolved:

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and that all licences were subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.

- COUNCILLOR MARIE BOULTON, Convener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX A

 

 

1.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 3 Roslin Terrace, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/1

 

The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application and two letters of representation.

 

The applicant’s agent, Mr Chris Minchin, was in attendance.

 

One of the respondents Mr Peter Coutts was in attendance and spoke in support of his letter of representation. The second respondent, Mr David Green, was not in attendance, nor represented. The Committee asked questions of Mr Coutts.

 

The Committee then heard from the applicant’s agent in support of the application.  The Committee asked questions of the applicant’s agent.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the HMO application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the HMO application for a one year period under delegated powers if appropriate.

 

 

2.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 28A Bedford Avenue, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/2

 

The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application. 

 

Mr Thain advised that one letter of representation had been received in respect of the application beyond the statutory time period within which such letters must be received (21-day period).  He further advised that the Committee might consider late representations if it was satisfied that it was reasonable for the respondents to make the representation after the deadline.

 

The applicant, Mr James Morrison was present.

 

The late respondent, Mr Gordon Rhind, was present. Mr Rhind explained why his letter of representation was late and why it should be considered today. The applicant had no objection to the letter of representation being circulated.

 

Mr Thain further advised that the applicant had submitted a letter responding to the matters raised in the late representation and therefore the Committee would also require to consider whether to accept the submission from the applicant.

 

 

The Committee resolved:-

that the letter of representation by Mr Rhind Wilson, and the letter of response from the applicant, Mr James Morrison, be introduced into the proceedings.

 

The Committee heard from Mr Rhind who spoke in support of his letter of representation. The Committee asked questions of Mr Rhind.

 

The Committee then heard from the applicant, Mr Morrison, in support of the application.  The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the HMO licence.

 

 

3.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 10 Elmbank Road, Aberdeen (First floor flat)

Application Reference Number – 4/3

 

The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application and two letters of representation.

 

The applicant, Mrs Margaret Stevenson, was in attendance.

 

Neither of the respondents, Ms Vicki Grant or Ms Angela Scott, were in attendance, nor represented.

 

The Committee then heard from the applicant in support of the application. 

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the HMO licence.

 

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

 

During consideration of the following item, Councillor Hutchison declared an interest in the following article by virtue of having been in attendance at an Old Aberdeen Community Council meeting which was referred to in the submission of one of the respondents. He did not consider the nature of the interest required him to withdraw from the meeting during consideration of the application.

 

4.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 11 Orchard Walk, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/4

 

The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application and five letters of representation. 

 

Mr Thain advised that one letter of representation had been received in respect of the application beyond the statutory time period within which such letters must be received (21-day period).  He further advised that the Committee might consider late representations if it was satisfied that it was reasonable for the respondents to make the representation after the deadline.

 

The applicant, Mr Patrick Hart was present.

 

The late respondent, Mr Gail Fletcher-Graspy, was present. Mrs Fletcher-Graspy explained why her letter of representation was late and why it should be considered today. The applicant had no objection to the letter of representation being circulated.

 

The Committee resolved:-

that the letter of representation by Mrs Gail Fletcher-Graspy be introduced into the proceedings.

 

The Committee heard from four of the respondents who were present, namely: Mrs Sally Jasper, Mr Paul Foy, Mr Dewi Morgan and Mrs Gail Fletcher-Graspy, who all spoke in support of their letters of representation. One of the respondents, Mr Robert Fletcher-Graspy was not in attendance but was represented by Mrs Gail Fletcher-Graspy. One of the respondents, Ms Amanda Dappin, was not in attendance, nor represented. The Committee asked questions of the respondents in attandance.

 

The Committee then heard from the applicant, Mr Hart, in support of the application.  The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person and that the property was unsuitable for occupation as an HMO due to the possibility of undue public nuisance.

 

 

5.            GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 67 Cornhill Gardens, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/5

 

The Committee was advised that the HMO licence had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

6.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - Woodend Staff Home, Eday Road, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/6

 

The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the HMO licence for a one year period.

 

 

7.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 166 Bannermill Place, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/7

 

The Committee was advised thatthe HMO licence had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

8.            RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Premises - 1 Seaview Road, Aberdeen

Application Reference Number – 4/8

 

The Committee was advised that the HMO licence had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

9.            APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC CHARITABLE COLLECTION - LINDA LAMMENSALE - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Location – Beach Esplanade

Application Reference Number – 4/9

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application.

 

 

10.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A STREET TRADER'S LICENCE - TREVOR MAIR

Location – Dyce, Bridge of Don and Peterculter

Application Reference Number – 4/10

 

The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

11.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - BEN MOURAN

Application Reference Number – 4/11

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to accept the application for the renewal of a taxi driver’s licence and to instruct the Licensing Team Leader to process it accordingly.

 

 

12.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - STEPHEN MITCHELL

Application Reference Number – 4/12

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the basis that the applicant’s vehicle had not passed the required hackney test.

 

 

13.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - KALEEM IMRAN

Application Reference Number – 4/13

 

The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

14.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - FARRUCKH NADEEM

Application Reference Number – 4/14

 

The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

15.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - SHAHGHULAM MUKHTAR

Application Reference Number – 4/15

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the basis that the applicant had not provided a copy of his driving licence or a valid check code from the DVLA to allow checks to be carried out.

16.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - ANGELA ROSENDALE

Application Reference Number – 4/16

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mrs Angela Rosendale, was in attendance, accompanied by her solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

17.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - PAUL ROSENDALE

Application Reference Number – 4/17

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Paul Rosendale, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

18.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - RAHMAN ALI

Application Reference Number – 4/18

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Rahman Ali, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

19.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - CRISTIAN POPESCU

Application Reference Number – 4/19

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Cristian Popescu, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

20.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - MOHAMMAD SHAKIL MIAH

Application Reference Number – 4/20

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Mohammad Shakil Miah, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

21.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - JAFFARALI NALLA MOHAMED

Application Reference Number – 4/21

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Jaffarali Nalla Mohamed, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

22.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - SURESH THAVAM

Application Reference Number – 4/22

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Suresh Thavam, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mrs Fiona Mitchell. The Committee heard from Mrs Mitchell in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Hutchison declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant’s solicitor, and considered that the nature of his interest required him to leave the meeting and took no part in the Committee’s deliberation of the application.

 

Councillors MacGregor and Samarai declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant’s solicitor. Neither Councillor considered that the nature of their interest required them to withdraw from the meeting during consideration of the application.

 

23.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE – LIAM WALKER

Application Reference Number – 4/23

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Liam Walker, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mr Donald. The Committee heard from Mr Donald in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Hutchison declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant’s solicitor, and considered that the nature of his interest required him to leave the meeting and took no part in the Committee’s deliberation of the application.

 

Councillors MacGregor and Samarai declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant’s solicitor. Neither Councillor considered that the nature of their interest required them to withdraw from the meeting during consideration of the application.

 

24.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE – STEVEN SMITH

Application Reference Number – 4/24

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Steven Smith, was in attendance, accompanied by his solicitor Mr Donald. The Committee heard from Mr Donald in support of the application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

25.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE – DENNIS EWING

Application Reference Number – 4/25

 

With reference to article 2 of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee of 22 March 2017, the Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant, Mr Dennis Ewing, was in attendance. The Committee heard from Mr Ewing in support of his application.

 

The Committee asked questions of the applicant.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application for a one year period from the date the licence was due for renewal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX B

 

 

1.            APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LANDLORD REGISTRATION

Application Reference Number – 6/1

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 15 February 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of representation.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to approve the application for a landlord registration.

 

 

2.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LANDLORD REGISTRATION

Application Reference Number – 6/2

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 3 March 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of representation.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application for a landlord registration on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.

 

 

3.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A STREET TRADER’S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/3

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

Mr Munro, Legal Advisor, advised that Police Scotland wished to lodge a late letter of objection in respect of the application and highlighted that this was submitted beyond the statutory time period within which such letters must be received.  He further advised that the Committee might consider late representations if it was satisfied there was a sufficient reason why it was not made in the time required.

 

The Committee heard from Sergeant Jardine, Police Scotland who explained why the letter of objection was late and should be considered today.

 

The applicant was in attendance, accompanied by his sister and father, and confirmed he had received a copy of the letter and that he had no objection to the letter being entered into proceedings.

 

The Committee resolved:-

that the letter of objection from Police Scotland be introduced to the proceedings.

 

Sergeant Jardine, Police Scotland, spoke in support of the letter of objection dated 8 March 2017.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.

 

 

4.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A WINDOW CLEANER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/4

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 2 March 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of representation.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application.

 

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

 

Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Samarai declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant through her previous employment, and withdrew from the meeting prior to consideration of the application.

 

5.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/5

 

With reference to article 9 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 7 February 2017, the Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 30 November 2016, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of representation.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.

 

 

6.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/6

 

With reference to article 17 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 7 February 2017, the Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 25 November 2016, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and advised that Police Scotland had withdrawn its letter of objection.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the application for the applicant to provide his driver’s licence, upon receipt of which, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the application under delegated powers, or otherwise refer it to a meeting of Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee meeting.

 

 

7.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/7

 

With reference to article 18 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 7 February 2017, the Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 29 November 2016, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of objection.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.

 

 

8.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/8

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 3 April 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of objection.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.

 

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

 

During consideration of the following item, Councillor MacGregor declared an interest in the following article by virtue of having knowledge of a matter raised in the letter from Police Scotland in relation to the application. Councillor MacGregor withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the application and took no part in the Committee’s deliberation of the application.

 

9.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/9

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 3 April 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance.

 

Mr Munro, Legal Advisor, advised that Police Scotland wished to lodge a further letter of objection in respect of the application and highlighted that this was submitted beyond the statutory time period within which such letters must be received.  He further advised that the Committee might consider late representations if it was satisfied there was a sufficient reason why it was not made in the time required.

 

The Committee heard from Sergeant Jardine, Police Scotland who explained why the further letter of objection was late and should be considered today.

 

The applicant was in attendance and confirmed he had received a copy of the letter and that he had no objection to the letter being entered into proceedings.

 

The Committee resolved:

that the further letter of objection from Police Scotland be introduced to the proceedings.

 

Sergeant Jardine, Police Scotland, spoke in support of the letters of objection dated 3 and 13 April 2017.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the application to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee to enable further information on the applicant’s licence history to be provided.

 

 

10.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/10

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 3 February 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of objection.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the application for the applicant to pass the required street knowledge test, after which time the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers if the applicant had passed the street knowledge test, or otherwise refer it to a meeting of Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee meeting.

 

 

11.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/11

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 20 February 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 13 June 2017 to provide the applicant with another opportunity to be present.

 

 

12.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TEMPORARY AND FULL TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/12

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 8 March 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance and spoke in support of the letter of representation.

 

The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant both applications.

 

 

13.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/13

 

The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to grant the application and to request that the applicant undertake a medical review annually.

 

 

14.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 6/14

 

The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 22 February 2017, and Sergeant Jardine was in attendance.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:

to defer consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee on 13 June 2017 to provide the applicant with another opportunity to be present.