Agenda item

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment, the increase to the hackney carriage fare, as set out at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, be approved, however, should an objection be received following public advert, a report be brought back to Cabinet for a determination to be made.

Reason for Decision:

To determine a hackney carriage fare increase.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

A consultation exercise was carried out with all existing proprietors and drivers. The consultation exercise resulted in 42 responses which are summarised within the circulated report.