Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received a report seeking approval to revoke the existing taxi rank located on the southbound side of the High Street, Stevenage and vary the taxi rank located on the northbound side of the High Street, Stevenage increasing the length from 35m to 54m, in accordance with Section 63 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.   The Portfolio Holder advised that the proposed changes would result in the taxi rank on the southbound side being removed and the taxi rank on the northbound extending to 54 metres, providing sufficient capacity for approximately 9 vehicles, resulting in the reduction of 3 vehicles compared to the current rank provision.  It was also proposed that the operating hours of the taxi rank extend by two and a half hours with the new times being from 18.30 to 04.00hrs (currently 21.00 to 04.00).  It was also proposed that the remaining rank would operate on a dual-use basis, to be used for general parking during the daytime, with the provision of appropriate signage to indicate the restrictions which were in place.   It was noted that a full public consultation exercise had been undertaken over a 28-day period in accordance with relevant statutory requirements.  The Police had no observations or comments and no responses had been received from the taxi trade or other stakeholders.   It was RESOLVED:   1.    That the revocation of the existing, adopted taxi rank located on the southbound side of the High Street, Stevenage, in order to facilitate improvement works being undertaken by Hertfordshire County Council be noted. 2.    That the variation of the existing, adopted taxi rank located on the northbound side of the High Street, Stevenage, increasing the length of the rank from 35 metres to 54 metres be approved. 3.    That a change to the operating hours of the taxi rank which is to remain on the northbound side of High Street, Stevenage, extending the operating hours by two and a half hours, with the new times being from 18:30 to 04:00 (currently 21:00 to 04:00) be approved. 4.    That the proposed dual use of the remining taxi rank during the daytime and note the provision of signage indicating this be noted.