Issue - meetings
Review of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy
Meeting: 18/11/2025 - Cabinet (Item 13)
13 Review of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy 
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Background:
The report presented a draft of the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy and the proposed consultation methodology.
Although it was not a statutory requirement, the Council had published a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy since April 2016. This took into account the Government’s Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards, the Best Practice Guidance issued by the Department for Transport, the Regulators’ Code, the policies of other local authorities and any other relevant matters. During discussion, the Licensing and Safety Committee and the Licensing Sub-Committee were thanked for the role they played in relation to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licensing.
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Decision:
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The Cabinet considered and noted the draft policy for consultation. |
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The Cabinet noted the consultation methodology as outlined in the report. |
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169/2025 |
The Cabinet instructed the Licensing Manager to carry out the consultation in line with the approved methodology. |
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170/2025 |
The Cabinet agreed that the post consultation report and draft policy be presented to the Licensing and Safety Committee for consideration and comment. |
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171/2025 |
The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Assistant Director, Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, Highways and Enforcement, to consider any comments received and determine any changes to the policy. |
Reasons:
The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy must be reviewed every 5 years. The last review was carried out in 2020/21, with the current policy coming into effect on 1 May 2021. The new policy requires approval by Cabinet to come into effect on 1 May 2026.