Agenda item

The Service Director Legal Services will submit a report providing an overview of the work Licensing Enforcement Officers have undertaken to date.

The Service Director, Legal Services submitted a report providing an overview of the work of Licensing Enforcement Officers undertaken recently.

On 16^th May officers, alongside vehicle examiners from Smithies Lane Depot took part in a day time operation focusing on town centre Hackney Carriage ranks and Private Hire operators throughout the borough.  Of the 13 vehicles inspected 11 were found to be compliant and 2 were issued with immediate suspension notices for having inoperative side lights. 

The Chair commended that it was pleasing that standards were improving.  It was also acknowledged that the taxi operators were fully supportive of officers and assisted enforcement operations.

RESOLVED:-

(i)            That the report be noted: and

(ii)               That the Board place on record their appreciation to the staff within the Licensing Service and Smithies Lane Depot for all their hard work in undertaking enforcement activities, ensuring the continued safety of the travelling public.