Decision details

The Committee considered a proposal to increase hackney carriage fares from 1 July 2022. The last increase was 1 May 2019 and the matter had been raised by Members of the Taxi trade. A consultation to the drivers had been carried out with the preferred option of D being most favoured.

A proposed increase would be subject to public consultation under Section 65(2) of the Local Governments (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and require publishing in a local newspaper.

Councillors S Paterson and C M Tideswell abstained from voting as they had not received training on licensing.

            RESOLVED that:

1.    The proposed options were considered and Option D was the preferred option.

2.    To advertise any proposed increase in hackney carriage fare rates.