The Licensing Committee of Kingston upon Hull Council met on Monday 14 September 2026. The agenda included a review of the council's guidance notes for the committee and discussions on several individual private hire driver's licence applications and reviews.

Licensing Committee Guidance Notes

The committee was scheduled to review the Licensing Committee Guidance Notes. These notes are intended to assist applicants, licence holders, and committee members by outlining the committee's role in considering applications and licence reviews. The primary objective is to ensure that drivers are fit and proper persons to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle driver's licence, with a focus on public safety. The guidance details the procedures for hearings, the determination of applications and reviews, and the relevance of convictions and cautions. It also outlines specific considerations for various categories of offences, including motoring, dishonesty, and those involving violence or public order.

Grant and Review of Private Hire Drivers' Licences

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to considering individual cases related to private hire driver's licences. This included:

• Grant of a Private Hire Drivers Licence - No 1: This item involved the consideration of an application for a new private hire driver's licence. Information relating to the individual applicant was to be presented.
• Review of a Private Hire Drivers Licence - No 2, No 3, and No 4: These items concerned the review of existing private hire driver's licences. Information relating to each individual licence holder was to be discussed.

Safeguarding Issues

The committee was also scheduled to address safeguarding issues that may have arisen during the consideration of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences. This indicates a focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and the public in relation to licensed drivers.

The meeting also included procedural items such as receiving apologies and noting declarations of interest. The agenda also noted the potential exclusion of the press and public from discussions relating to exempt items, which typically involve personal information.