Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor H E Darling.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

Councillor P V Joshi substituted for Councillor H E Darling.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 22 June 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and signed.

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

None.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

Report of the Licensing Enforcement Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 19 – 32 of the agenda pack) which asked the Committee to consider and approve additional options available to persons wishing to sell goods under a street trading permit.

It was moved by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Mrs R H Adams and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The committee agrees to consider and approve the content of the report by adding the following options to vendors.

1) Half a day (5 hour) permit fixed site

2) Dual 12 month permit

Report of the Licensing Enforcement Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 33 - 37 of the agenda pack) which asked it to consider and approve the proposed increase to the tariff set by the Council for Hackney carriage fares within the Oadby and Wigston Borough Council area.

It was moved by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Mrs R H Adams and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

A. The Committee agrees to vary the Hackney Carriage table

of fares by way of public consultation by public notice as

follows:

i. The 2-mile rate be increased to £6.70 from the

specified date (subject to consultation responses).

ii. The fare for each additional tenth of a mile be

increased to 20 pence from the specified date

(subject to consultation responses).

B. The authority be delegated to the Senior Strategic

Development Manager to determine whether any

objections received are significant and require the matter

to be reported back to the Committee.

C. The authority be delegated to the Senior Strategic

Development Manager to consider any objections received

and modify the table of fares, if objections are not

considered significant.

D. It be agreed that all Taxi meters be set to Calendar setting.

Report of the Licensing Enforcement Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 38 - 96 of the agenda pack) which asked it to agree changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy (hereafter the Policy) for consultation with Hackney Carriage and private hire drivers before bringing back a report to the Licensing and Regulatory Committee for decision.

It was moved by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Mrs R H Adams and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The consultation takes place with licenced drivers on the proposed changes outlined in section 2 and a further report be presented to the Licensing and Regulatory Committee for decision.

Presentation of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the presentation (as set out on pages 5 - 18  of the agenda pack) delivered by the Senior Strategic Development Manager, which asked it to note the Council’s Licensing and Regulatory Update.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the presentation be noted.