A tough, no-nonsense approach is needed for public safety, say bosses - but some want a more relaxed approach which would allow drivers to win back their taxi permits
Pendle taxi arrangements are being reviewed including whether drivers should be strictly prevented from re-applying for a licence within a 12-month period, if their application is refused or their licence revoked. Taxi safety checks and the standards of individual drivers and larger taxi companies have all been the focus of debate at Pendle Council.
Licensing enforcement and the tone of relationships between elected councillors and the taxi trade have also been debated. Some councillors, such as Kieran McGladdery and Neil Butterworth, say a tough, no-nonsense approach is needed for public safety and change by the trade. But others, such as Faraz Ahmed, have called for a 'less aggressive', more co-operative style.A new taxi committee chairman, Brian Newman, was appointed recently following the May local elections.
It says the reason given by councillors for removal was that Pendle Council officers may not always make the correct decision. But it sets out different scenarios and roles of officers and elected councillors. "Of the decision made and of the 11 challenged in court over the last two years, the courts upheld all but three council decisions. The robustness of the decision-making process is demonstrated by the courts. However, it is recommended that the policy wording is amended to state that further applications will 'not normally' be granted until 12 months has elapsed from the original refusal or revocation. This will allow for an element of discretion rather than only a refusal.
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