Agenda item

Decision:

1.           That the report be deferred so that a further consultation be  undertaken on the proposals, and that the Equality Impact Assessment be re visited:

2.           That the Leader of Council together with the appropriate Cabinet Member be given delegated authority to determine the proposal, subject to 1. above.

3.           That a further report be submitted to Members on future delegations.

Decisions:

1.      That the report be deferred so that a further consultation be   undertaken on the proposals, and that the Equality Impact Assessment be re visited:

2.      That the Leader of Council together with the appropriate       Cabinet Member be given delegated authority to determine the proposal, subject to 1.above.

3.      That a further report be submitted to Members on future   delegations.

Reason for Decisions:

To implement Hackney Carriage fare increases.

Implementation of Decisions:

These decisions will be implemented after the 3 day call in period.

The new maximum hackney carriage fare will become effective following the completion of the statutory consultation requirements.

Consultation:

A consultation exercise has taken place with the hackney carriage proprietors. However where a decision is taken by members to increase the maximum fare, the proposed increase must be advertised on one occasion in a local newspaper for a period of at least 14 days; any objections must then be considered before the increase can become effective.