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Registration and Licensing Committee - Monday, 10th June, 2024 10.00 am

June 10, 2024 View on council website

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Summary

The Registration and Licensing Committee of Neath Port Talbot Council met on 10 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, a proposed Hackney Carriage fare increase, and a private session on driver licensing. The committee approved the minutes of the previous meetings and recommended the fare increase to the Cabinet for approval.

Hackney Carriage Fare Increase

The committee discussed a proposed increase in Hackney Carriage fares. Councillor A. Lodwig, who is a taxi driver, declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting for this item. The committee resolved to note and commend the fare increase to the Cabinet for approval. The discussion highlighted the need to balance fair compensation for drivers with affordability for passengers.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes of the meetings held on 30 October 2023 and 19 February 2024 were approved as true and accurate records. Officers explained that the minutes of 30 October 2023 had been amended to correct administrative errors. These corrections included noting that the Senior Legal Regulatory Officer, not the Licensing Manager, introduced the report, that the driver did attend the meeting, and that the licence was revoked, not refused.

Private Session on Driver Licensing

The committee moved into a private session to discuss a case involving Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licensing. The details of this discussion were contained in a private circulated report, which the committee noted.

For more details, you can refer to the Minutes Public Pack 15042024 Registration and Licensing Committee.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorAnthony John Richards
Councillor Anthony John Richards Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Pontardawe
Profile image for CouncillorSuzanne Paddison
Councillor Suzanne Paddison Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Sandfields West
Profile image for CouncillorDave Whitelock
Councillor Dave Whitelock Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Bryn and Cwmavon
Profile image for CouncillorAndrew Dacey
Councillor Andrew Dacey Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Aberavon
Profile image for CouncillorHeath Davies
Councillor Heath Davies Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Pontardawe
Profile image for CouncillorJames Henton
Councillor James Henton Independent • Dyffryn
Profile image for CouncillorAndy Lodwig
Councillor Andy Lodwig Independent • Neath North
Profile image for CouncillorSusanne Renkes
Councillor Susanne Renkes Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Baglan
Profile image for CouncillorLaura Williams
Councillor Laura Williams Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Margam and Taibach
Profile image for CouncillorMartyn Peters
Councillor Martyn Peters Independent • Dyffryn
Profile image for CouncillorAngharad Rebecca Aubrey
Councillor Angharad Rebecca Aubrey Independent • Coedffranc Central
Profile image for CouncillorSharon Freeguard
Councillor Sharon Freeguard Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Port Talbot
Profile image for CouncillorAlan R.Lockyer
Councillor Alan R.Lockyer Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Neath North
Profile image for CouncillorGareth Rice
Councillor Gareth Rice Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Briton Ferry East
Profile image for CouncillorBob Woolford
Councillor Bob Woolford Independent • Rhos

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 10th-Jun-2024 10.00 Registration and Licensing Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 10th-Jun-2024 10.00 Registration and Licensing Committee

Additional Documents

Minutes Public Pack 15042024 Registration and Licensing Committee
Printed minutes 10th-Jun-2024 10.00 Registration and Licensing Committee