Decision details

(a)       That the introduction of mandatory safeguarding awareness training for all of Flintshire’s licensed Private Hire/Hackney Carriage (Joint) Drivers and Private Hire Operators be supported;

(b)       That the amending of the Private Hire Driver and Operator conditions to include the following condition be supported:-

The Driver/Operator must complete a Safeguarding Awareness training course when required to attend by the Licensing Section.

(c)        That the Committee supported the proposal that Private Hire/Hackney Carriage (Joint) Drivers and Private Hire Operators who fail to attend the mandatory safeguarding training will be reported to the Licensing Sub Committee; and

(d)       That consultation with Private Hire/Hackney Carriage (Joint) Drivers and Private Hire Operators be undertaken and responses provided to the Committee for final determination.