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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gordon Blair, Jan Brown, Amanda Hampsey, Daniel Hampsey, Paul Donald Kennedy, and Liz McCabe. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Councillor Graham Hardie, in relation to item 3 (CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982:Ìý APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF A TAXI CAR LICENCE:Ìý M SOHAIL, CARDROSS) on the agenda, advised that he knew the applicant well. He advised that he would leave the meeting during discussion and deliberation of the item. |
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Councillor Hardie left the meeting at this point. |
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CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF A TAXI CAR LICENCE: M SOHAIL, CARDROSS Report by Head of Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.Ìý In line with recent legislation for Civic
Government Hearings, the parties (and any representatives) were given the
options for participating in the meeting today.Ìý
The options available were by video call, by audio call or by written
submission.Ìý For this hearing the
Applicant opted to proceed by way of audio call and Mr Sohail joined the
meeting by telephone. The Chair then outlined the procedure that would be followed and
invited the Applicant to speak in support of their application. APPLICANT The Applicant advised that he did not wish to add anything further to
his application, and he was content with the information that had been
submitted to the Committee. MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS The Chair asked the Applicant for details in relation to his reason for
requiring a Taxi Car licence. He also sought and received confirmation from the
Applicant that he believed that there was significant demand for taxis in the
area. The Applicant advised that he was hoping to change jobs and make a better
living for himself. SUMMING UP Applicant The Applicant advised that he would be happy to receive the licence,
and to work long hours as and when required. He noted that he was used to
working long hours. When asked, Mr Sohail confirmed that he had received a fair hearing. DEBATE The Chair noted that the Committee had taken a relatively consistent
position with granting Taxi Car Licences. He highlighted that the available data
for the Helensburgh and Lomond area was based on information gathered prior to
the pandemic, which could now be seen as outdated. He advised that as a result
of this, he would suggest approval of the Licence. Councillor Armour advised that he was in agreement with the Chair. He
noted that there were no representations or objections in relation to the
application, and he would be happy to support the award of the Licence. Councillor Forrest noted her agreement with other Members, and advised
that she did not see any reason not to approve the application. Councillor Philand agreed with the other Members, and confirmed he
would be happy to grant the Licence. DECISION The Committee unanimously agreed to grant a Taxi Car Licence to Mr
Sohail and noted that he would receive written confirmation of this within 7
days. (Reference: Report by Head of Legal and Regulatory Support, submitted) |