The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) is scheduled to consider the ongoing suitability of two licensed drivers. The committee will also review minutes from a previous meeting and address any apologies for absence.

Consideration of Hackney Carriage Driver Suitability

The sub-committee is scheduled to consider the ongoing suitability of a Hackney Carriage Driver. The report pack indicates that a previous meeting on 20 April 2026 had intended to discuss this matter, but the driver was unable to attend. The committee agreed to adjourn the hearing to allow the driver one further opportunity to attend. The report pack for the upcoming meeting includes documentation related to this driver's suitability.

Consideration of Private Hire Driver Suitability

A further item on the agenda is the consideration of the ongoing suitability of a Private Hire Driver. The report pack indicates that this matter, along with others submitted by the same licence holder, was considered by the sub-committee on 20 April 2026. At that meeting, the sub-committee considered reports from the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Environment regarding the suitability of Private Hire vehicles, taking into account the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, specifically the Euro Emissions Standards. The sub-committee also reviewed CCTV footage and heard from Durham Constabulary. The report pack for the upcoming meeting contains further documentation pertaining to this driver's suitability.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at The Council Chamber, County Hall, Durham¹ on Monday 11 May 2026, commencing at 1.30 pm. The members of the General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) scheduled to attend are Councillor Christine Blatchford (Chair), Councillor John Kinvig, Councillor Jack McGlenen, and Councillor Paul Mountford.