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 heard from the Senior Licensing Officer and the applicant, and after deliberation, decided to refuse the licence.

Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence

The committee considered an application for a Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence. The application was presented by Miss Anna McDowell, Senior Licensing Officer. After hearing from Miss McDowell and the applicant, the Sub-Committee, comprising Councillors Richard Austin BEM, John Baxter (Portfolio Holder - Housing), and Stuart Evans, determined that the applicant did not meet the fit and proper person test. This test is applied by the Council to ensure the safety and suitability of individuals seeking to drive private hire vehicles. The decision to refuse the licence was made on the balance of probabilities, with the committee deeming the refusal to be reasonable and proportionate. The Council's Licensing Policy¹ and their duty under Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010² were taken into consideration during their deliberations. The formal decision notice detailing the reasons for refusal was to be issued to the applicant within five working days.