Apologies And Changes In Panel Membership (if Any)

To note any changes in the membership of the Sub-Committee made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS

In accordance with the Local Government Act, 2000, and the Council's Code of Conduct adopted on 20th March, 2002, Members to disclose any personal or prejudicial interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.

NOTE: Members are reminded that, where applicable, they must complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Cabinet Administrator prior to the commencement of this meeting.

Statement From The Chair

Minutes Of The Previous Meeting (Including Matters Arising)

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the Licensing (General) Sub-Committee Meeting held on 31st May, 2006 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

4. Minutes    

Exclusion Of The Press And Public

Chair to move that in accordance with the Council's Constitution, specifically the Access to Information Procedure Rules contained within the Constitution, the press and public be excluded from the meeting in respect of any consideration of Item 6 which is based on Category 4 of paragraph 10.4 of the Council's Access to Information Procedure Rules. It is not in the public interest to disclose this because doing so would constitute a breach of the Data Protection Act 1998 as well as a breach of a Common Law duty of confidentiality. The individual's interests and Human Rights have been balanced against the public interest in making this decision.

At a predetermined point during the consideration all all items the Sub-Committee will move into private session in order to receive legal advice when determining the issues. The press and the public, unless otherwise excluded by Category 4 of paragraph 10.4 of the Council's Access to Information Procedure Rules, will be invited to return immediately following that private session at which time the matter will be determined and the decision of the Panel will be announced.

Application For The Grant Of A Private Hire Driver's Licence

Confidential report of the Solicitor detailing a request for the grant of a Private Hire Driver's Licence.

IT IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO DISCLOSE THIS BECAUSE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 AS WELL AS A BREACH OF A COMMON LAW DUTY OF CONFIDENTIALITY.

Proposed Variation Of Hackney Carriage Fares

Report of the Solicitor to the Council detailing proposals for a varied table of fares submitted by the Chairman of Southampton Taxi Consultative Council on behalf of the Southampton taxi trade consultative groups, attached.

7. Report    


 

Licensing Of Specialised Vehicles

Report of the Solicitor to the Council detailing proposed amendments to the conditions for Private Hire vehicles to allow the inclusion of certain specialised vehicles currently being used by businesses for hire and reward, attached.

8. Report    


 

Licensing Of Private Hire Drivers - Specialised Vehicles

Report of the Solicitor to the Council proposing that a second level of Private Hire Driving Licence be issued to drivers of specialised vehicles without the need for a topography test, attached.

9. Report    


 

Driving Assessment For Hackney Carriage And Private Hire Drivers

Report of the Solicitor to the Council seeking approval to introduce a driving assessment as a condition of licence, attached.

10. Report