There was no public participation on this occasion.

To consider the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2020.

RESOLVED -

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2020 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.

The Licensing Manager presented the report and proposed that Hackney Carriage Drivers and Private Hire Drivers undertake Safeguarding Training every three years.

RESOLVED –

It was agreed that:

1)  The Committee approved amendments to both the Hackney Carriage Driver’s policy and the Private Hire Driver’s policy requiring drivers to undertake approved in person Safeguarding Training every three years;

2)  The Committee approved a transition period for existing drivers;

3)  The Committee approved that the Head of Legal Services be granted delegated authority to determine the provider and nature of the training and to amend the implementation date if required; and

4)  Provision of training brought back to Council and growth in health portfolio to fund.