Havant Borough Council
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Meeting
Licensing Committee - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
5:30 PM
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
5:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
9:30 PM
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
25 Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024
Location:
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Meeting Attendees
Chairman
Chairman of Governance Committee
Committee Member
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Housing
Standing Deputy
Vice Chairman of Planning Committee
Secretary
Democratic & Electoral Services Manager
Jenni Harding
Expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Mark Gregory
Expected
Committee Member
Mayor of Havant
Committee Member
Chairman of Licensing Committee
Other Member
Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Lead for Finance, Leader of Liberal Democratic Party
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive and record apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Milne.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive and note any disclosable pecuniary interests from councillors. In accordance with the Code of Conduct, a councillor is required to disclose at the meeting any disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI) that they may have in respect of any matter for consideration on this agenda. Any councillor with a DPI must not participate in any discussion or vote regarding that matter and they must also withdraw from the meeting immediately before consideration of the matter.
Councillors are further invited to disclose any personal or prejudicial interests which may be relevant to any matter on this agenda. Participation in the meeting and vote shall depend upon the nature of the interest.
Councillors should refer to the declaration of interest flowchart and raise any queries with the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.
Members are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent and if appropriate, withdraw from the room immediately thereafter.
Councillors are further invited to disclose any personal or prejudicial interests which may be relevant to any matter on this agenda. Participation in the meeting and vote shall depend upon the nature of the interest.
Councillors should refer to the declaration of interest flowchart and raise any queries with the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.
Members are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent and if appropriate, withdraw from the room immediately thereafter.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest received in respect of matters on the agenda.
3
Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve:
1 The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on:
16 January 2024
2 The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on:
Exempt Session - 22 January 2024
Exempt Session - 24 January 2024
Exempt Session - 06 March 2024
12 March 2024
18 March 2024
1 The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on:
16 January 2024
2 The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on:
Exempt Session - 22 January 2024
Exempt Session - 24 January 2024
Exempt Session - 06 March 2024
12 March 2024
18 March 2024
Attachments:
- Document Minutes , 16/01/2024 Licensing Committee 17 Jun 2024
- Document Minutes , 22/01/2024 Licensing Sub Committee 17 Jun 2024
- Document Minutes , 24/01/2024 Licensing Sub Committee 17 Jun 2024
- Document Minutes , 06/03/2024 Licensing Sub Committee 17 Jun 2024
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 12/03/2024 Licensing Sub Committee 17 Jun 2024
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 18/03/2024 Licensing Sub Committee 17 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Committee RESOLVED that:
1. the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 16 January 2024 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman; and
2. the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Sub - Committee held on 22 January 2024
24 January 2024
06 March 2024
12 March 2024
18 March 2024
be agreed as a true correct record and signed by the Chairman
1. the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 16 January 2024 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman; and
2. the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Sub - Committee held on 22 January 2024
24 January 2024
06 March 2024
12 March 2024
18 March 2024
be agreed as a true correct record and signed by the Chairman
4
Variation to the Hackney Carriage Table of Fares
Report number HBC/110/2024 attached for consideration.
Attachments:
- Document Hackney Carriage Fare review 2024 report 17 Jun 2024
- Document APPENDIX A - Proposed Hackney Carriage Fare Options - FINAL 17 Jun 2024
- Document APPENDIX B - Copy of Consultation Letter 17 Jun 2024
- Document APPENDIX C - Taxi Fares Consultation Report 17 Jun 2024
- Document APPENDIX D - Copy of request from the taxi trade 17 Jun 2024
- Document Appendix E - Current Hackney Carriage Fares (2022) 17 Jun 2024
Minutes
The Licensing Officer introduced the item explaining that there was a request from the Hackney Carriage Taxi Trade in November 2023 to review the fares. Therefore an engagement exercise was undertaken to understand the proposals for the revision of fares, detailed in Appendix C.
A number of options were considered for the revision of fares and consideration was given regarding the strike of balance between understanding the Hackney Carriage drivers earning an income, and ensuring affordability for residents.
It was also explained that following a decision made today the proposal of variations will go out for consultation for a minimum of 14 days.
Following questions and debate from members it was clarified that:
- Reviews are initiated following a request from the trade, not in consultation with other authorities.
- In person work shops were held with the trade and their requests are reflected within the options shown in the report.
- The last review was completed in 2022.
- The table of fares specifies the metre distance, of which are also displayed in every hackney carriage.
It was therefore RESOLVED that the Licensing Committee:
(a) APPROVE the adoption of fees as contained in Option 1 and detailed at Appendix A.
(b) APPROVE public consultation on the recommended fees for no less than 14 days.
(c) Following consultation to delegate authority to the Executive Head of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Place, to make necessary amendments to the proposed fees and to RECOMMEND these to Full Council for adoption.
A number of options were considered for the revision of fares and consideration was given regarding the strike of balance between understanding the Hackney Carriage drivers earning an income, and ensuring affordability for residents.
It was also explained that following a decision made today the proposal of variations will go out for consultation for a minimum of 14 days.
Following questions and debate from members it was clarified that:
- Reviews are initiated following a request from the trade, not in consultation with other authorities.
- In person work shops were held with the trade and their requests are reflected within the options shown in the report.
- The last review was completed in 2022.
- The table of fares specifies the metre distance, of which are also displayed in every hackney carriage.
It was therefore RESOLVED that the Licensing Committee:
(a) APPROVE the adoption of fees as contained in Option 1 and detailed at Appendix A.
(b) APPROVE public consultation on the recommended fees for no less than 14 days.
(c) Following consultation to delegate authority to the Executive Head of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Place, to make necessary amendments to the proposed fees and to RECOMMEND these to Full Council for adoption.
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