The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the Taxi Licensing Policy 2022. Each local authority is required to set the standards it requires of its hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators by imposing local policies and conditions. A review of the current policy has been undertaken in line with the new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards recommended by the Department of Transport. These standards are designed to improve consistency in the taxi licensing system across local authorities and to reduce the risk of harm to all passengers, particularly focussing on those presented to children and vulnerable passengers.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 8 Nov 2022 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health, Public Protection and Digital Inclusion
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care & Health Integration
Contact: Judith Hedgley, Head of Service - Public Protection Email: judith_hedgley@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Does this Plan form part of the Council Budget / Policy Framework?: No
Would this decision be contrary to the Policy Framework, or not wholly in accordance with the Council's approved Budget?: No