Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Law Commission consultation on the future of taxi and private hire licensing be noted; and

(b)       That a copy of the draft legislation be submitted to the Committee towards the end of 2013.

The Community Protection Manager introduced a report to inform Members of the Law Commission consultation in relation to Taxi and Private Hire Legislation.

            In July 2012 the Law Commission agreed to undertake a law reform project relating to taxis and Private Hire Vehicles.  Flintshire had responded to the consultation by working with the other Local Authorities in Wales to formulate a response co-ordinated by the Institute of Licensing (Wales). 

            It was understood that in Wales the Welsh Minister would have to bring in separate legislation to that which would have effect in England and as Flintshire was a border County it was a matter of concern that standards may different between the two countries.

            Following discussion, the Community Protection Manager reported that a copy of the draft legislation would be submitted to the Committee towards the end of 2013. 

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Law Commission consultation on the future of taxi and private hire licensing be noted; and

(b)       That a copy of the draft legislation be submitted to the Committee towards the end of 2013.