Agenda item

Report of the Director of Planning and Development attached.

The committee considered a report of the Director of Planning and Development that sought to provide feedback on the consultation carried out in response to the intended amendments on the Taxi Licensing Policy.

The Interim Licensing Team Leader advised members although the policy was broadly compliant, some amendments were necessary in order for the policy to comply with the implied Statutory Standards DFT. Following consultation, only one response had been received and was all in favour of the changes.

CCTV had been omitted from the policy and would be reconsidered at a later date as it did not need to be addressed as part of the DFT changes. The Interim Licensing Team Leader advised that training would be provided to members of the committee in the next twelve months and would take into consideration the implications of GDPR.

In response to a member enquiry, it was confirmed that no suitable alternative CSE training had been found by officers and that neighbouring authority, Chorley Borough Council were also looking for a new package. Training had been found online but this was two hours long and for teachers and was not a suitable replacement.

The Interim Licensing Team Leader stated that he would amend the heading for the Expedited Process to ensure no confusion as to the process.

Resolved: (Unanimously)

1.    The committee considered the report and recommended the proposed policy changes be referred for decision by full council.