received, it is appropriate to formally consult the taxi trade in relation to a change in fare tariff. 3. Recommendation/s for Consideration* 3.1 That Members agree that is not necessary to review the fare tariff and that no further action is required at this time, having regard to the limited response received to the recent informal consultation, local benchmarking and the likely effect of any increase on the public and taxi trade (Option 1). Why this topic is a priority for the Council?* Report author to identify links to the main corporate strategies. Single Corporate Performance Operating Model Transforming Other Integrated Improvement Management Blaenau Gwent (please state) Plan (SIP) Plan (CIP) Improvement (TBG Framework Programme) (PMIF) Regulatory Reporting Pathway* Report author to identify proposed reporting pathway. (To include dates where possible) Directorate Corporate Audit Democratic Scrutiny Executive Council Other Management Management Services (please Team (DMT) Team (CMT) Committee state) Yes General Licensing Committee *Denotes mandatory section Main Report 1. Background and Context* 1.1 Hackney Carriages are equipped with a taximeter, which is calibrated to the fare tariff set by the licensing authority. The fare tariff is the maximum charge that can be made to customers who use licensed hackney carriages. 1.2 In accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Council may fix the rates or fares for hackney carriages within its area. The current fare tariff came into force on 12th October 2007, a copy of which is attached at Appendix 1. 1.3 Since 2007 there have been a number of licence fee increases - drivers licences have increased from £40 to £270 (as cost
received, it is appropriate to formally consult the taxi trade in relation to a change in fare tariff. 3. Recommendation/s for Consideration* 3.1 That Members agree that is not necessary to review the fare tariff and that no further action is required at this time, having regard to the limited response received to the recent informal consultation, local benchmarking and the likely effect of any increase on the public and taxi trade (Option 1). Why this topic is a priority for the Council?* Report author to identify links to the main corporate strategies. Single Integrated Plan (SIP) Corporate Improvement Plan (CIP) Performance Management Improvement Framework (PMIF) Operating Model Transforming Blaenau Gwent (TBG Programme) Other (please state) Regulatory Reporting Pathway* Report author to identify proposed reporting pathway. (To include dates where possible) Directorate Management Team (DMT) Corporate Management Team (CMT) Audit Democratic Services Committee Scrutiny Executive Council Other (please state) Yes General Licensing Committee *Denotes mandatory section Main Report 1. Background and Context* 1.1 Hackney Carriages are equipped with a taximeter, which is calibrated to the fare tariff set by the licensing authority. The fare tariff is the maximum charge that can be made to customers who use licensed hackney carriages. 1.2 In accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Council may fix the rates or fares for hackney carriages within its area. The current fare tariff came into force on 12th October 2007, a copy of which is attached at Appendix 1. 1.3 Since 2007 there have been a number of licence fee increases - drivers licences have increased from £40 to £270 (as cost
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