Issue details

ADOPTION OF REVISED POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE REGULATION (FP67 06/07)

To seek approval for the adoption of a revised policy framework for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Regulation.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: 15 July 2008 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Jordan)

Lead member: Councillor Glenn Jordan, Chair of Licensing Committee and Vice-Chair of Performance, Finance and Customer Focus Overview and Scrutiny Committee glenn.jordan@plymouth.gov.uk

Lead director: Strategic Director for Place

Department: Place

Contact: David Hughes, Senior Environmental Health Officer (licensing) E mail:  david.hughes@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (01752) 304158  david.hughes@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (01752) 304158.

Consultation process

Trade meetings, presentations and written consultations.

Consultees

Devon and Cornwall Police

Private Hire and Taxi Trade

Making Representations: In writing by 27 February 2008 to - 1. Assistant Director of Development (Environmental Services) 2. Councillor Jordan (Cabinet Member)

Information to be considered by the decision makers: 1. Proposed taxi quality standard policies and standards 2. Consultation responses 3. Department of Transport best practice and guidance

Documents

  • as above for decision makers