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Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm
September 9, 2025 View on council websiteSummary
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.
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Hackney carriages, also known as taxis or cabs, are vehicles licensed to transport passengers for a fare. ↩
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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. ↩
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