Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: To approve the council’s policy for the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire activity in the county.

Content: RESOLVED that:-   1.    Cabinet note the contents of the report;   2.    Cabinet approve the Northumberland Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy included as Appendix 1 to the report; and   3.    authority be delegated to the Chief Fire Officer and Director of Public Protection, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Looking after our Communities, to agree any non-material changes to the policy as required.