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1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

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Apologies for absence were received from Councillors S. Curry, K. Madge, L. Roberts and D.E.W. Williams.  The Chair further advised that Cllr. W.T. Evans would be late joining the meeting.

2.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTERESTS.

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There were no declarations of personal interests.

3.

TO SIGN AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE "B" HELD ON 18TH OCTOBER, 2022. pdf icon PDF 114 KB

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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee “B” held on the 18th October, 2022 be signed as a correct record.

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TO SIGN AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE HELD ON THE 11TH OCTOBER, 2022. pdf icon PDF 108 KB

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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on the 11th October, 2022 be signed as a correct record.

5.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC.

THE REPORTS RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT FOR PUBLICATION AS THEY CONTAIN EXEMPT INFORMATION AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH 12 OF PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 12A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) (VARIATION) (WALES) ORDER 2007 AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL.

 

IF, FOLLOWING THE APPLICATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST TEST, THE COMMITTEE RESOLVES PURSUANT TO THE ACT TO CONSIDER THESE ITEMS IN PRIVATE, THE PUBLIC WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEETING DURING SUCH CONSIDERATION.

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6.

MR SHAUN CRAIG LANE APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HACKNEY CARRIAGE/PRIVATE HIRE DUAL DRIVERS LICENCE.

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The Committee considered an application from Mr Shaun Craig Lane of 6 Bryn Dreinog, Capel Hendre, Ammanford for the grant of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver’s Licence.

 

The Committee interviewed Mr Lane with regard to his application and the issues raised by the Senior Licensing Officer.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer recommended that Mr Lane’s application be refused.

 

The Committee thereupon

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to retire into private session in order to receive legal advice pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

Following the adjournment the Committee reconvened to advise of its decision.

 

RESOLVED that the application submitted by Mr Shaun Craig Lane for the grant of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver’s Licence be granted.

 

Reason

On the evidence presented the Committee was satisfied that the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a licence. 

7.

MR KEVIN JONES APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HACKNEY CARRIAGE/PRIVATE HIRE DUAL DRIVERS LICENCE.

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The Committee considered an application from Mr Kevin Jones of 96 Belvedere Avenue, Carmarthen for the grant of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver’s Licence.

 

The Committee interviewed Mr Jones with regard to his application and the issues raised by the Senior Licensing Officer.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer recommended that Mr Jones’ application be refused.

 

The Committee thereupon

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to retire into private session in order to receive legal advice pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

Following the adjournment, the Committee reconvened to advise of its decision.

 

RESOLVED that the application submitted by Mr Kevin Jones for the grant of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Driver’s Licence be granted.

 

Reason

On the evidence presented the Committee was satisfied that the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a licence. 

8.

MR STUART PROTHEROE HACKNEY CARRIAGE/PRIVATE HIRE DUAL DRIVERS LICENCE.

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The Committee was informed thatMr Stuart Protheroe of 14 Heol Buckley, Llanelli was a licensed hackney carriage/private hire dual driver with this Authority.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer informed the Committee members of the issues that had arisen in respect of his license. 

 

The Committee interviewed Mr Prothero with regard to the issues raised by the Senior Licensing Officer.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer recommended that Mr Prothero’s licence be revoked.

 

The Committee thereupon:

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to retire into private session in order to receive legal advice pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

Following the adjournment, the Committee reconvened to advise of its decision.

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that, in line with the Officer’s recommendations, Mr Stuart Prothero’s Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Dual Drivers Licence be revoked.

 

Reason:

 

On the evidence presented, the Committee was satisfied that there was reasonable cause to revoke the licence.

 

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