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Hackney & Private Hire Policy Consultation

Introduction:

Chiltern District Council has responsibility for licensing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles, Drivers and Operators within the Chiltern District area under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and The Town Police Clauses Act 1847.Chiltern District Council's Licensing Committee has resolved to undertake a public consultation on amendments to its existing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy.

The principle objective for the Taxi Licensing Authority is the protection of the general public who use licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles.The draft policy outlines a number of new proposals on updating how the Council deals with licensed drivers, vehicle proprietors and operators.

The  pdf icon existing Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy [482kb]  was adopted a number of years ago and, in line with other Licensing Policies, is due for review. The revised draft updates the existing policy which has been updated on a piecemeal basis over the years.

Who are we consulting with?

Consultation

Taxi Forum (pre formal consultation)

Taxi and Private Hire Drivers & Proprietors

Private Hire Vehicle Operators

Thames Valley Police

Bucks County Council

Disability Groups

Transport User Groups

General Public  

Town & Parish Councils

Age Concern

Authorised Garages

VOSA

Why are we consulting?

To give the hackney carriage and private hire trade and other interested parties the opportunity to be involved in the review of the conditions and policies. As part of this process an equalities impact assessment will also be undertaken.

What are the key changes proposed?

Proposals include:

  • The introduction of a limousine and novelty vehicle category
  • The introduction of a penalty point system to aid enforcement
  • The tightening of the age policy for new and existing licensed vehicles
  • The tightening of the rules regarding the use of executive licence plates

Consultation

· Do you agree that the policy will ensure that enforcement is carried out in a firm yet fair, consistent and transparent way?

· Do you consider that the new sections are reasonable, clear and easy to understand?

· Do you have any constructive comments or recommendations on the policy?

pdf icon View the draft policy [1Mb]

If you wish to make comment on any part of this consultation document, please do so by emailing: taxilicensing@chiltern.gov.uk or by writing to: Chiltern District Council, King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham , Bucks, HP6 5AW.

The consultation period will close on the 30th September 2012.