The Regulatory and Appeals Sub Committee of Boston Borough Council met on Friday 29 May 2026 to consider an application for a private hire vehicle driver licence. The committee approved the application, determining that the applicant met the council's fit and proper person test.

Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence

The committee approved an application for a private hire vehicle driver licence. The decision was made after hearing from Miss Anna McDowell, the Senior Licensing Officer, and the applicant. In reaching their decision, the Sub-Committee, comprising Councillors Richard Austin BEM, John Baxter (Portfolio Holder - Housing), and Helen Staples (Portfolio Holder - Communities), considered all presented information, the Council's Licensing Policy, and their duty under Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010¹. They concluded that, on the balance of probabilities, the applicant satisfied the fit and proper person test, making the granting of the licence reasonable and proportionate.