Agenda item
Application 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 - 48 Elmbank Terrace, Aberdeen (Ground Floor Flat)
Application Number – 8/1
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
2. RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 284c Holburn Street, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/2
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
3. RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 1 Roslin Terrace, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/3
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
4. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 66 Spital, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/4
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that one timely letter of representation had been received.
The applicant, Mr Andrew MacLennan, was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The respondent, Mr David Crocker, was in attendance and spoke in support of his letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of both the applicant and the respondent.
The respondent summed up.
The applicant summed up.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.
5. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 39 Craigton Terrace, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/5
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that one timely letter of representation had been received.
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 late respondents, Lindsay Simpson and Sally Simpson were not present, nor represented, and therefore could not explain why their letter of representation was late and why it should be considered today.
The Committee resolved:-
that the letter of representation by Lindsay Simpson and Sally Simpson, should not be introduced into the proceedings.
The applicant, Mrs Sarah Webb, was not in attendance.
The sole timely respondent, Mr Barry MacKenzie was in attendance and spoke in support of his letter of representation which had been submitted by himself and Ms Iris Gill.
The Committee asked questions of the respondent.
Mr Thain advised that a letter from the applicant responding to the matters raised in the letter of representation from Ms Iris Gill and Mr Barry MacKenzie was appended to his report.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.
6. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 39 Kings Crescent, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/6
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that four timely letters of representation had been received.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to a future meeting of the Committee to enable the position in relation to Planning Permission and Building Warrant in respect of the existing and proposed alterations to the premises to be clarified.
7. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 30 Belvidere Crescent, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/7
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that one timely letter of representation had been received.
Mr Ian Williamson and Ms Catriona Birley of the Birley Family Trust, were in attendance and represented by Ms Elaine Maguire, who spoke in support of the application.
The sole respondent, Mr Ronald Napier, was not in attendance, nor represented.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
During consideration of the following item, Councillor Nicoll declared an interest in the following article by virtue of there being reference to Aberdeen Grammar FP Club of which he had been secretary, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the application.
8. RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 139 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/8
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that one timely letter of representation had been received.
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, Ms Moya Bothwell was present, accompanied by Ms Rhona Watt and Ms Sheila Gordon, both of Homeguard Leasing Limited.
The late respondent, Ms Elaine Walsh, was present. Ms Walsh 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 Ms Elaine Walsh be introduced into the proceedings.
The Committee then heard from the applicant, Moya Bothwell, along with Ms Rhona Watt and Ms Sheila Gordon, both of Homeguard Leasing Limited, in support of the application.
The Committee heard from Ms Elaine Walsh who spoke in support of her letter of representation. The timely respondents, Mr and Mrs Main, were not in attendance, nor were they represented.
The Committee asked questions of both the applicant and respondent in attendance.
The respondent summed up.
The applicant summed up.
Councillor Townson, seconded by the Convener moved:-
that the Committee defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.
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Councillor Delaney, seconded by Councillor Catriona Mackenzie moved as an amendment:-
that the Committee defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence for a one year period under delegated powers if appropriate.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (5) – the Convener; and Councillors Copland, Graham, Sellar and Townson; for the amendment (8) – the Vice Convener; and Councillors Allard, Bell, Delaney, Henrickson, Imrie, Catriona Mackenzie and Malik; and absent from the division (3) – Councillors Avril MacKenzie, Nicoll and Councillor Sandy Stuart.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the amendment.
9. GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 3 The Orchard, Spital Walk, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/9
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that four timely letters of representation had been received.
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, Mrs Susan MacFarlane was present, accompanied by her daughter, Bronte.
The late respondent, the Old Aberdeen Heritage Society, was not present. However, Mr Thain explained that a representative of the Old Aberdeen Heritage Society could not be in attendance today, however they had submitted a letter to explain why the letter of representation had been late.
The Committee resolved:
to accept the letter explaining the reason for the late submission of the letter of representation from the Old Aberdeen Heritage Society into proceedings.
The applicant had no objection to the late letter of representation being circulated.
The Committee resolved:-
that the letter of representation by the Old Aberdeen Heritage Society be introduced into the proceedings.
The Committee heard from the applicant, Mrs Susan McFarlane, in support of the application.
The Committee then heard from four of the respondents who were present, namely: Mrs Gail Fletcher-Grasby, on behalf of Mr Robert Fletcher-Grasby, Mrs Sally Jaspers, and Mr Dewi Morgan (on behalf of the Old Aberdeen Community Council) and who all spoke in support of their letters of representation. One of the respondents, the Old Aberdeen Heritage Society, was not in attendance, nor represented.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and respondents.
Each of the respondents summed up.
The applicant summed up.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.
10. RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Premises - 153 Bannermill Place, Aberdeen
Application Number – 8/10
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of the application which advised that one timely letter of representation had been received.
The applicant, Mr Kyle Henderson, was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The respondent, Ms Lucy Wright, was in attendance and spoke in support of her letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of both the applicant and respondent.
The respondent summed up.
The applicant summed up.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time the Private Sector Housing Manager could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
In accordance with article 2 of this minute, Councillor Imrie left the meeting prior to consideration of the following item of business.
11. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A STREET TRADER'S LICENCE
Premises - The Liberty Kitchen
Application Number – 8/11
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 10 October 2017, and to date the applicant had not provided evidence of his Certificate of Compliance.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to enable the applicant to provide the required Certificate of Compliance, and to agree that should the applicant provide the required documentation, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a special meeting of the Committee for consideration.
12. APPLICATION TO HOLD A PUBLIC CHARITABLE COLLECTION
Premises - Inspire PTL
Application Number – 8/12
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it requested a Public Charitable Collection for the fireworks Display at the Beach Boulevard and Queen’s Links on Sunday 5November 2017, and the Committee’s policy stated that Public Charitable Collections could only take place on Monday, Thursday and Saturdays (with the exception of December and public holidays).
Mr Andrew Reid, was in attendance on behalf of Inspire PTL, and spoke in support of the application and why it should be exempt from the Committee’s policy.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the application.
13. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE - LORRAINE FYFE
Application Number – 8/13
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
14. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SAMSON UGHA
Application Number – 8/14
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 17 January 2017 and the applicant was seeking exemption from passing the street knowledge test which he passed in 2016.
The applicant was represented by Mr Daniel Ekpenyong, who spoke in support of the application and explained why the applicant should be exempted from undertaking the street knowledge test.
The Committee resolved:
to agree that the applicant be exempt from the street knowledge test requirement on the basis of the mitigating circumstances presented by the applicant and thereby to grant the licence.
15. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - MOHAMAD ELBEHADERIE
Application Number – 8/15
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
16. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - VINOD ATHIKKAL VEEDU
Application Number – 8/16
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 3 October 2017, and to date the applicant had not passed the required street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence.
17. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - ROBERT COWIE
Application Number – 8/17
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
18. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - GARY ROBERTSON
Application Number – 8/18
The Committee was advised that the licence had been granted under delegated powers.
19. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - GARY DUNCAN
Application Number – 8/19
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 2 October 2017, and to date the applicant had not passed the required street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence.
20. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - LAWRENCE IMONIGIE
Application Number – 8/20
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 4 November 2017, and to date the applicant had (1) not passed the required street knowledge test; and (2) not provided proof of his right to work in the UK.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence.
21. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - GOLAM MUHMUD
Application Number – 8/21
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 17 November 2017, and to date the applicant had (1) not passed the required street knowledge test; and (2) not provided proof of his right to work in the UK.
The applicant, Mr Golam Muhmud, was in attendance accompanied by Mr Chetan Aggarwal, who spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to enable the applicant to (1) provide proof of the right to work in the UK; and (2) to undertake the street knowledge test, and to agree that should the applicant provide the required information and pass the street knowledge test, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to the meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
22. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - ADEYINKA OKETOLA
Application Number – 8/22
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
23. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE - KEITH WILL
Application Number – 8/23
The Committee had before it an information note by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had been placed on the agenda as it required to be determined by 28 September 2017, and to date the applicant had not passed the required street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence.
APPENDIX B
1. LANDLORD REGISTRATION
Application Number – 10/1
The Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of a landlord registration.
The landlord was in attendance and spoke in support of his registration.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of 30 March 2017.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Convener, seconded by Councillor Sandy Stuart moved:-
that the Committee approve the landlord registration.
Councillor Nicoll, seconded by Councillor Allard moved as an amendment:-
that the Committee revoke the landlord registration on the grounds that the landlord was not a fit and proper person.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (10) – the Convener; the Vice Convener; and Councillors Bell, Graham, Imrie, Avril MacKenzie, Malik, Sellar, Sandy Stuart and Wheeler; for the amendment (7) – Councillors Allard, Delaney, Henrickson, Catriona Mackenzie, McRae, Nicoll and Townson.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the motion.
2. LANDLORD REGISTRATION
Application Number – 10/2
With reference to article 1 of appendix B of the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Committee of 13 June 2017, the Committee had before it a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager in respect of a landlord registration which advised that the landlord had failed to comply with a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order.
The landlord was in attendance, along with his solicitor, who spoke in support of his client’s continued registration.
The Committee asked questions of the landlord and his solicitor.
The landlord’s solicitor summed up his case.
The Convener, seconded by Councillor Graham moved:-
that the Committee agree that the landlord retain his landlord registration.
Councillor Nicoll, seconded by Councillor Allard moved as an amendment:-
that the Committee revoke the landlord registration on the grounds that the landlord was not a fit and proper person.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (7) – the Convener; and Councillors Graham, Imrie, Avril MacKenzie, Malik, Sellar and Wheeler; for the amendment (9) – Councillors Allard, Bell, Delaney, Henrickson, Catriona Mackenzie, McRae, Nicoll, Sandy Stuart and Townson; and absent from the division (1) – the Vice Convener.
The Committee resolved:
to adopt the amendment.
3. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE
Application Number – 10/3
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 28 December 2017 and that to date a Certificate of Compliance had not been returned by the applicant; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 19 July 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to enable the applicant to provide the required Certificate of Compliance, and to agree that should the applicant provide the required documentation, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a special meeting of the Committee for consideration.
4. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE
Application Number – 10/4
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 28 December 2017; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 19 July 2017.
The applicant was not in attendance.
Sergeant Flett was not in attendance
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
In accordance with article 2 of this minute, Councillor Malik left the meeting prior to consideration of the following item of business.
5. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE
Application Number – 10/5
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 26 December 2017, and to date a Certificate of Compliance had not been received from the applicant; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 19 July 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to enable the applicant to provide the required Certificate of Compliance, and to agree that should the applicant provide the required documentation, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a special meeting of the Committee for consideration.
6. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE
Application Number – 10/6
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 26 December 2017; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 19 July 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.
7. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE
Application Number – 10/7
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 26 December 2017; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 9 June 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.
8. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/8
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 27 October 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.
9. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/9
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
10. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/10
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 7 November 2017, and to date the applicant had not passed the required street knowledge test; and (2) a letter of objection from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 1 June 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of objection.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person.
11. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/11
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
12. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/12
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 17 October 2017.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
13. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/13
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 14 September 2017.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to refuse the licence.
14. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/14
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 27 October 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
15. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/15
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 27 October 2017.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Sandy Stuart declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant, and withdrew from the meeting prior to consideration of the application.
16. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/16
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 25 October 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
17. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/17
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 28 September 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
(i) to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration; and
(ii) to agree to request the Chief Executive to write to the Council’s Occupational Healthcare provider to discuss service delivery and the impact on the processing of licence applications.
18. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/18
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
19. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/19
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 24 October 2017, and to date the applicant had not provided proof of his right to work in the UK.
The Committee heard from Mr Munro, Legal Advisor, who advised that the applicant had now provided proof of his right to work in the UK.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
20. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/20
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 10 October 2017.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
21. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/21
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 14 September 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Sandy Stuart declared an interest in the following article by virtue of knowing the applicant, and withdrew from the meeting prior to consideration of the application.
22. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/22
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 2 November 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and to agree that should the applicant meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
23. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/23
The Committee had before it an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 2 November 2017.
The applicant was in attendance and spoke in support of the application.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant.
The applicant summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to defer consideration of the application to (1) allow a medical report from OH Assist to be received and (2) to enable the applicant to undertake the street knowledge test; and to agree that should the applicant both pass the required test and meet the Group 2 DVLA medical criteria, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services could grant the licence under delegated powers, or otherwise that the application be referred to a meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee for consideration.
24. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER'S LICENCE
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
25. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Number – 10/25
The Committee had before it (1) an information sheet prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in respect of the application which advised that the application had to be determined by 20 December 2017; and (2) a letter of representation from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, c/o Aberdeen City Division dated 21 July 2017.
The applicant was in attendance, and was represented by his solicitor, who spoke in support of the application.
Sergeant Flett was in attendance and spoke in support of Police Scotland’s letter of representation.
The Committee asked questions of the applicant and Sergeant Flett.
Sergeant Flett summed up on behalf of Police Scotland.
The applicant’s solicitor summed up his case.
The Committee resolved:
to grant the licence.