Issue details

Taxi Licensing Policy – Amendment Taxi Licensing Points System & Dress Code

To amend the Taxi Licensing Policy to;

1. Introduce a Taxi Licensing Points system for drivers and operators
2. Introduce a Dress Code.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Substantially / significantly effects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2019

Decision due: 19 Mar 2019 by Council

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Regulatory & Community Safety

Lead director: Executive Director Communities

Contact: Stephen Lewis, Head of Regulatory services Email: stephen-lewis@tamworth.gov.uk.

Consultation process

throughout 2018 meeting with Taxi Trade;

training sessions with elected members during Aug 18

Licensing Committee 22 Nov 18; 10 Jan 19

Consultees

Elected members, taxi drivers; operators