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Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm

September 9, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Regulatory Committee of Gateshead Council met on 9 September 2025, where they discussed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing issues. Councillors approved one application and refused another.

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing

The committee discussed two applications related to Hackney Carriage1 and Private Hire Licensing.

Application RC.02.25

Councillors approved application RC.02.25. No further details about this application were provided in the minutes.

Decision: The committee approved application RC.02.25.

Application RC.03.25

Councillors refused application RC.03.25. No further details about this application were provided in the minutes.

Decision: The committee refused application RC.03.25.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The committee resolved to exclude the press and public from the meeting during the consideration of the remaining business, citing Paragraph 7 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 19722.

Approval of Minutes

Councillors approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 May 2025 as a correct record.


  1. Hackney carriages, also known as taxis or cabs, are vehicles licensed to transport passengers for a fare. 

  2. The Local Government Act 1972 is a UK law that defines the structure and functions of local authorities in England and Wales. Schedule 12A relates to the circumstances under which local authorities can exclude the press and public from meetings. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorKevin Dodds
Councillor Kevin Dodds Labour • Lobley Hill and Bensham
Profile image for CouncillorKathleen McCartney
Councillor Kathleen McCartney Labour • Crawcrook and Greenside
Profile image for CouncillorPamela Burns
Councillor Pamela Burns Labour • Winlaton and High Spen
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Craig BEM
Councillor Peter Craig BEM Liberal Democrats • Whickham North
Profile image for CouncillorBill Dick
Councillor Bill Dick Labour • Felling
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Diston
Councillor Paul Diston Liberal Democrats • Pelaw and Heworth
Profile image for CouncillorJudith Gibson
Councillor Judith Gibson Labour • High Fell
Profile image for CouncillorHugh Kelly
Councillor Hugh Kelly Labour • Crawcrook and Greenside
Profile image for CouncillorMarilynn Ord
Councillor Marilynn Ord Liberal Democrats • Whickham South and Sunniside
Profile image for CouncillorJamie Park
Councillor Jamie Park Labour • Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Profile image for CouncillorIan Patterson
Councillor Ian Patterson Liberal Democrats • Pelaw and Heworth
Profile image for CouncillorDenise Robson
Councillor Denise Robson Labour • Saltwell

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Meeting Documents

Minutes

Printed minutes 09th-Sep-2025 14.00 Regulatory Committee.pdf