Licensing Committee - 04/09/2025
At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held remotely on 4th September, 2025.
Present:-
|
Depute Lord Provost Kevin CORDELL |
COUNCILLORS
|
Stewart HUNTER |
George McIRVINE |
Pete SHEARS |
|
Willie SAWERS |
Wendy SCULLIN |
Daniel COLEMAN |
Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th June, 2025 was held as read.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE - MINUTES OF MEETINGS
The minutes of meetings of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 19th June, 2025 and 12th August, 2025 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, copies of which are attached to this minute as Appendices I and II.
III CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
(a) NEW APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.
ANIMAL BOARDING - NEW APPLICATION
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No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Madelene G M Wilson |
Buster's Boarding Buddies, 58 Myrtlehall Gardens |
CINEMA - NEW APPLICATION
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No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Dundee Heritage Enterprises Ltd |
Discovery Point, Discovery Quay |
LATE HOURS CATERING - NEW APPLICATIONS
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No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
GNR5 Ltd |
Papa Johns Pizza, 148 West Marketgait |
|
2 |
Seagate Food Ltd |
Zorba Kebab Shop, 32 Seagate |
|
3 |
Wong's Dundee Ltd |
The Pearl of Hong Kong, 162 Arbroath Road |
MARKET OPERATOR - TEMPORARY - NEW APPLICATION
|
No |
Name |
Location |
Date of Event
|
|
1 |
Amy Fyffe |
Casa Outside Area, 158 Nethergate |
13/07/2025 |
MARKET OPERATORS - FULL - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Hope Consulting Services (Scotland) Ltd |
Broughty Castle Museum & Grounds, Castle Approach |
|
2 |
RP Event Management Ltd |
City Square & Slessor Gardens |
PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Adnan Shahzad |
|
2 |
Adeel Ahmad |
|
3 |
Khurram Latif |
|
4 |
Waqas Akram |
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - FULL - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Boomerang SCIO |
Boomerang Community Centre, 10 Kemback Street |
|
2 |
Honeydew Beauty Studios |
Honeydew Beauty Studios, 23 Exchange Street |
|
3 |
St Mary's Catholic Church, Lochee |
St Mary's Church Hall & Outside Space, Grays Lane |
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - TEMPORARY - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name
|
Location |
Date of Event |
|
1 |
Abertay University |
City Square |
11/07/2025 |
|
2 |
Ace Community Events CIC |
Alec Craigie Green, Craigowan Road |
23/08/2025 |
|
3 |
Broughty Ferry Traders Ass |
Castle Green, Broughty Ferry |
29/06/2025 |
|
4 |
Dundee Pride SCIO |
Slessor Gardens |
14/06/2025 |
|
5 |
Exchange Events Ltd |
Riverside Park, Riverside Drive |
18/07-27/07/2025 |
|
6 |
Friends of Dudhope Park |
Dudhope Park, Lochee Road |
16/07/2025 |
|
7 |
Hilltown Community Centre Management Group |
Derby Street & Church of St Martin |
01/07/2025 |
|
8 |
LHG Events Ltd |
Slessor Gardens |
25/07-27/07/2025 |
|
9 |
Live Tour Promotions Ltd |
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road |
15/08-17/08/2025 |
|
10 |
Mains Castle Dundee Ltd |
Mains Castle & Grounds, Mains Loan |
01/08/2025 |
|
11 |
The Dundee Football Club Ltd |
Dens Park Football Stadium, Sandeman Street |
14/06/2025 |
|
12 |
The Friends of Magdalen Green |
Magdalen Green, Magdalen Yard Road |
13/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08 & 31/08/2025 |
|
13 |
The Global Routes Corporation Ltd |
Riverside Park, Riverside Drive |
25/06 - 02/07/2025 |
|
14 |
The Kiltwalk |
Slessor Gardens |
17/08/2025 |
|
15 |
TV Events Ltd |
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road |
05/07/2025 |
SECOND HAND DEALER - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
AKJ Motors Ltd t/a MM Auto Services |
MM Auto Services, 165 Brook Street |
|
2 |
Tayside Tyre Hub Ltd |
Tayside Tyre Hub, Unit 10, 15 Kirk Street |
|
3 |
Ultratech Communications Ltd |
Gaming PC Phones, 38-40 Reform Street |
SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Josh Cavanagh |
Earl Grey Studio, Office A Maritime House, 26 East Dock Street |
|
2 |
Yuliia Drach |
Jink's Tattoo Studio, 23 South Tay Street |
|
3 |
Keri Green |
Keri Green Tattoos, 10 Dennison Road West |
|
4 |
Paulina Markowska |
Earl Grey Studio, Office A Maritime House, 26 East Dock Street |
|
5 |
Michael Moir |
Heritage Tattoo Dundee, 55 Perth Road |
|
6 |
Lee Petrie |
The Temple Tattoo Studio, 231 King Street, Broughty Ferry |
|
7 |
Emma Snare |
Acu-Rate Acupuncture, 21B Bank Street |
|
8 |
Elizabeth E Stewart |
Heritage Tattoo Dundee, 55 Perth Road |
|
9 |
Kelsey Watson |
Alba Chiropractic and Wellbeing, 146 Princess Street |
|
10 |
Karen Whyte Kelmo |
Bronze & Co, 212 King Street, Broughty Ferry |
TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Tahmeed Ahmed |
|
2 |
Waqas Akram |
|
3 |
Abraar Ali |
|
4 |
Harris Amin |
|
5 |
Omar Bashir |
|
6 |
Sean Campbell |
|
7 |
Sanad Elherik |
|
8 |
Safat Jamil |
|
9 |
Muhammad Junaid |
|
10 |
Harmanjit S Khakh |
|
11 |
Mohammed Umran Malik |
|
12 |
Ajmal Maroofkhail |
|
13 |
Saad Memon |
|
14 |
Jack Michalak |
|
15 |
Barkhudan Mizuri |
|
16 |
Abdul A Mokhammod |
|
17 |
Naveed Mukhtar |
|
18 |
Waris Qureshi |
|
19 |
Barry Ross |
|
20 |
Muhammad Saleh |
|
21 |
MD Aliullah Sarker |
|
22 |
Andrew Stupart |
|
23 |
Valentin Vasilev |
(b) HYBRID VEHICLES BRIEFING NOTE
The Committee acceded to a deputation request from Qaiser Habib of Dundee City Taxi Drivers and Willie Lees of RMT.
There was submitted Report No 295-2025 by the Corporate Fleet Manager, on the feasibility of introduction of hybrid WAV taxis and the recommendations of hybrid technologies.
After hearing from the Legal Officer, it was agreed that this report be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025 to allow the Corporate Fleet Manager to be present.
(c) LATE HOURS CATERING - NEW APPLICATIONS
|
No |
Name |
Address of Premises
|
|
1 |
Angus Stone Ltd |
297 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry |
The Committee noted that an application had been submitted to allow for opening until 1am Sunday to Thursday and 2.30am Friday and Saturday and that this was outwith the hours of operation within the current policy on late hours catering. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to compliance with the hours of operation within the policy on late hours catering.
|
2 |
Premier Lochee Ltd |
163-167 High Street, Lochee |
The Committee noted that an application had been submitted to allow for opening until 5am Monday to Sunday and that this was outwith the hours of operation within the current policy on late hours catering. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to compliance with the hours of operation within the policy on late hours catering.
(d) PRIVATE HIRE AND TAXI OPERATORS - CARD PAYMENT STICKERS
It was reported that following representations received from members of the public regarding the availability of card payment in vehicles, it was recommended that the Licensing Committee approve the signage for display on vehicles which were able to accept card payment. This would facilitate which vehicles would accept card payment. Participation would be voluntary on the part of the vehicle operators. It was not proposed at this stage to consider making it mandatory to accept card payments.
After hearing from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to approve the recommendation.
(e) PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
|
1 |
Michael C Achusim |
|
The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to pass the street knowledge test, submit an SVQ, and name an operator in the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.
(f) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE
There was submitted the undernoted request.
|
No |
Name |
Address
|
|
1 |
Scotblue Ltd |
Douglas Road |
The Committee noted that this application had been withdrawn from consideration.
(g) TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Humayoun Nadeem |
The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a medical, pass the street knowledge test, submit an SVQ, and name an operator in the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.
(h) TAXI OPERATOR - CORPORATE PLATE - NEW APPLICATIONS
There were submitted the undernoted applications.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Bruce Cabs Ltd |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Bruce Gowans (OP659), and Directors of Bruce Cabs Ltd were Bruce Gowans and Mohammed Hashmi. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the vehicle passing all necessary tests.
|
2 |
IK & K Taxi Ltd |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Ian Mason (OP531), and Directors were Kevin Mason, Katrina Mason and Ian Mason. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to submit their UTRN. There were no objections to the applicant. Thereafter, having heard from the Licensing Standards Officer and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant the application.
|
3 |
MMLK Ltd |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Lynda Kelly (OP740), and Directors were Lynda Kelly, MD Mostafa Zaman and Lamisa Khan. There was submitted a written submission from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the vehicle passing all necessary tests.
|
4 |
Braw Cabs Ltd |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Alexander K McKenna (OP436), and Directors were Alexander K McKenna and Qaiser Habib. There was submitted a written submission from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the vehicle passing all necessary tests.
|
5 |
Wernair Ltd |
105 Woodside Terrace |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Thomas Reilly (OP625), and Directors were Thomas Reilly, Andrew Reilly, Ian Reilly and Marc Reilly. There was submitted a written submission from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the vehicle passing all necessary tests.
|
6 |
DD2 Taxis Ltd |
3 Bank Street |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The Committee noted that the existing licence holder was Thomas Day (OP641), and Directors were Thomas Day and Mark Finnegan. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to sourcing a vehicle and the vehicle passing all necessary tests.
(i) TAXI OPERATOR REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE
There were submitted the undernoted requests.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Timms Taxis Ltd |
The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that there was submitted a written submission from the applicant.
The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant an extension to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
2 |
Lynda Kelly |
The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that there was submitted a written submission from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to grant a 28 day extension.
(j) WINDOW CLEANER - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Jayden McEwan |
The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The Committee noted that the applicant had failed to provide a UTRN and valid public liability within the prescribed time. There were no objections to the application. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.
IV HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006
(a) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED
The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Fine Nest Property Ltd |
Fine Nest Property Ltd |
1/0, 34 Forest Park Place |
|
2 |
Macdonald & Martin Ltd |
Owners in Common (The Hub) Ltd |
D6, The Hub 17 Hawkhill |
|
3 |
Panmure Properties Ltd |
Sutherland Management (Dundee) Ltd |
6 Urquhart Street |
|
4 |
Erez Holding Ltd |
Arc Property Mngt & Lettings Ltd |
3/2, 4 Gowrie Street |
(b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - VARIATIONS - DELEGATED
The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.
|
No |
Name |
Address
|
|
1 |
Abdul Gani |
48A Roseangle |
|
2 |
Mariam Aziz |
3/0, 84 Peddie Street |
|
3 |
Haseena Gani |
1/2, 295 Hawkhill |
|
4 |
Abdul & Zarina Gani |
6B Corso Street |
|
5 |
Abdul & Zarina Gani |
41A Taits Lane |
|
6 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
1/1, 10 Exchange Street |
|
7 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
1/2, 10 Exchange Street |
|
8 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
2/1, 10 Exchange Street |
|
9 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
2/2, 10 Exchange Street |
|
10 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
3/1, 10 Exchange Street |
|
11 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
2/1, 46 Castle Street |
|
12 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
3/1, 46 Castle Street |
|
13 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
3/2, 46 Castle Street |
|
14 |
Faheema & Taskeen Gani |
1/0, 80 Nethergate |
|
15 |
Melanie & David Brown |
195G Albert Street |
|
16 |
David & Melanie Brown |
Flat 3, 138 Seagate |
|
17 |
David & Melanie Brown |
37A Strathmartine Road |
|
18 |
Ashia Gani |
1/1, 64 Reform Street |
|
19 |
Ameera Laher & Ayesha Aziz |
1/2, 64 Reform Street |
|
20 |
Aisha Gani |
2/1, 64 Reform Street |
|
21 |
Ayesha Aziz & Ameera Laher |
2/3, 64 Reform Street |
|
22 |
Aisha Gani |
3/1, 64 Reform Street |
|
23 |
Aisha Gani |
3/3, 64 Reform Street |
|
24 |
Aisha Gani |
4/1, 64 Reform Street |
|
25 |
Ameera Laher & Ayesha Aziz |
4/3, 64 Reform Street |
|
26 |
Taskeen & Faheema Gani |
3/2, 61 Reform Street |
|
27 |
Taskeen & Faheema Gani |
2/2, 61 Reform Street |
|
28 |
Robin Wells |
1/1, 4 Gowrie Street |
|
29 |
Btangyang Properties Ltd |
2/2, 20 Perth Road |
|
30 |
Btangyang Properties Ltd |
Attic 1, 2 Union Street |
|
31 |
Btangyang Properties Ltd |
3/2, 20 Perth Road |
|
32 |
J & B Weir Investments Ltd |
Flat 4, 153A Perth Road |
|
33 |
City Life Ventures Ltd |
2/1, 1 Gowrie Street |
|
34 |
Stuart Roseman |
4/2, 84 Commercial Street |
|
35 |
David Brown |
G/2, 5 Baxter Park Terrace |
|
36 |
Jamtday Ltd |
2/0, 14 Shepherds Loan |
|
37 |
CN Properties 3 Uk Ltd |
Flat 4, 8 Castle Street |
|
38 |
Stuart Roseman |
2/1, 287 Blackness Road |
|
39 |
Bioverte Properties Ltd |
16C Abbotsford Place |
|
40 |
Aston Property Enterprise Ltd |
174C Blackness Road |
|
41 |
Hoekhuis Ltd |
2/1, 1 Pitfour Street |
|
42 |
Hoekhuis Ltd |
2/1, 43 Cleghorn Street |
|
43 |
Aston Property Enterprise Ltd |
10A Polepark Road |
|
44 |
ZSG Investments Ltd |
Flat 7, 21A Commercial Street |
|
45 |
Hoekhuis Ltd |
3/0, 7 Balmore Street |
|
46 |
Gmac Property Ltd |
1/0, 12 Cleghorn Street |
|
47 |
Erez Holding Ltd |
1/2, 12 Morgan Place |
|
48 |
Wright Investments (Scotland) Ltd |
3A Arbroath Road |
|
49 |
Alexander David & Co (Scotland) Ltd |
3/1, 275 Blackness Road |
|
50 |
Ginger Properties Ltd |
2/2, 22 Benvie Road |
|
51 |
David Austin |
1/0 & Attic, 324 Perth Road |
(c) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Farida Alimahomed |
Sajd Alimahomed |
46 Thomson Street |
The Committee noted that a letter of objection from a member of the public had been received. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf, the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to take no further action and the application be renewed.
V CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM LETS) ORDER 2022
(a) SHORT-TERM LETS - DELEGATED
The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Mohammed Sarwar |
Central Serviced Apartments |
3 Kinnaird Street |
|
2 |
AH Properties (Scotland) Ltd |
Central Serviced Apartments |
1/3, 283 Hilltown |
|
3 |
Sebastian & Co Estate Ltd |
Central Serviced Apartments |
Flat 3, 22 Castle Street |
|
4 |
Allan Heron |
Allan Heron |
16B Ambrose Street |
(b) SHORT-TERM LET - UPDATE
There was submitted the below update.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Rise Property Resi Ltd |
Central Serviced Apartment |
70 Broughty Ferry Road |
Reference was made to Article IV(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 30th January, 2025 and Article IV(d) of the minute of meeting of the Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed that application be granted and to bring back the application for a further update to the meeting of this Committee held on 4th September, 2025. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant, an agent on behalf of the applicant, the Private Sector Services Manager and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed no further action be taken.
(c) SHORT-TERM LET - NEW APPLICATION
There were submitted the undernoted applications.
|
No |
Name |
Person Responsible |
Address
|
|
1 |
Homesubliminal Ltd |
Gurmukh Singh |
486 Strathmartine Road |
The Committee noted that a letter of objection had been received from a member of the public. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Private Sector Services Manager, an agent on behalf of the applicant, and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.
|
2 |
AO Investments 1 Ltd |
AO Investments 1 Ltd |
19F Queen Street |
The Committee noted that letters of objection had been received from members of the public. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letters. Thereafter, having heard from an objector, the applicant on their own behalf, the Private Sector Services Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted and to bring back this matter for update in six months to a future Licensing Committee.
The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
VI CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
(a) SECOND HAND DEALERS LICENCE - RENEWAL APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company K |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on his own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application until 6th November, 2025 to await the outcome of legal proceedings.
(b) SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST LICENCE - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company D |
Reference was made to Article VI(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 19th June, 2025, wherein it was agreed to defer the application until 4th September, 2025 to allow further information to be gathered as to the identity of the applicant for the licence and for advice to be given by the Licensing Standards Officers in this regard. The Committee noted that the applicant was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. The original letter of objection from the Chief Constable was submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Licensing Standards Officer and a representative of the Chief Constable, the Committee agreed that the application be refused.
(c) SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST LICENCE - RENEWAL APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
B D |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application until the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025, to allow the applicant to be present.
(d) TAXI DRIVER - NEW APPLICATIONS
There were submitted the undernoted applications.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
A S |
The Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that the applicant had failed to submit their SVQ and UTRN in the prescribed time. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused.
|
2 |
O L |
The Committee noted that a letter of objection had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Committee further noted that the applicant had failed to submit their medical, pass street test and provide a photo for their badge in the prescribed time. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused.
(e) TAXI OPERATOR - CORPORATE PLATE - NEW APPLICATION
There was submitted the undernoted application.
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company D |
The Committee noted that this was an application for a Taxi Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operators Licence with an electric vehicle. The existing licence holder was C M (deceased) (OP481), and Directors of Company D were as indicated. Thereafter, having heard from a legal representative on behalf of the applicant and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of the application until the meeting of the Licensing Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025, to allow further information in regard to the application to be obtained.
(f) TAXI DRIVER - MEDICAL EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
L N |
The Committee noted that a letter from the applicants GP had been received. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the applicant on their own behalf and given consideration to the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be considered incompetent.
(g) TAXI OPERATOR VARIATION - DAY-TO-DAY MANAGER
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
M B |
The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the applicant. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted for the unexpired portion of the licence.
(h) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company S |
Reference was made to Article II(c) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee held on 19th June, 2025, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing until 4th September, 2025. The Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. The Committee noted that there was submitted the original letter of information from the Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder, the Corporate Fleet Manager, and the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a warning with regard to their future conduct be issued.
(i) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
B G |
Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of this Sub-Committee held on 12th August, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of B G to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and that, in the meantime, the licence be suspended with immediate effect. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Committee considered that B G was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and to suspend the licence for the unexpired portion of the licence with immediate effect.
(j) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARING MEDICALS
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
D K |
The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by D K had been suspended with immediate effect on 15th July, 2025 as he did not currently meet Group 2 Standards in accordance with DVLA guidance. Thereafter, having considered the advice of the Legal Officer and noting that the licence holder continued to not meet Group 2 Standards, the Committee considered that D K was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and to suspend the licence for the unexpired portion of the licence.
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2 |
J T |
Reference was made to Article VI(d) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed to continue the suspension with immediate effect until September, 2025 and bring back for an update. The Committee noted that a report from the PAM Group had been received. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder and having considered the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to continue the suspension of the licence and adjourn consideration of the hearing until the meeting of the Licencing Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025, to allow for further information to be clarified.
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3 |
S A |
The Committee noted that the Taxi Drivers Licence held by S A had been suspended with immediate effect on 13th August, 2025 as he did not currently meet Group 2 Standards in accordance with DVLA guidance. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder and having considered the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee noted that the licence holder continued to not meet Group 2 Standards and considered S A was not fit and proper to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and to suspend the licence for the unexpired portion of the licence.
(k) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - REQUESTS FOR SUSPENSION HEARINGS
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
R J |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Licensing Standards Officer. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider R Js fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
2 |
V K |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider V Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
3 |
S K |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider S Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
4 |
G M |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider G Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
5 |
N M |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider N Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
6 |
M M |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Chief Constable. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider M Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
(l) TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION HEARING
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company S |
There was submitted a report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider Company Ss fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
(m) TAXI DRIVER'S/TAXI OPERATOR'S LICENCE - REQUEST FOR SUSPENSION HEARING
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
J F |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Licensing Standards Officer. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that a hearing to consider J Fs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers and Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.
At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 19th June, 2025.
APPENDIX I
Present:-
Councillor Stewart HUNTER
Councillor Roisin SMITH
Councillor Wendy SCULLIN
Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
(a) PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS
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No |
Name
|
|
1 |
S D |
Reference was made to Article II(c) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to await the outcome of court proceedings and to allow the licence holder to be in attendance. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer and a representative of the Chief Constable, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
(b) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLACE VEHICLE ON SERVICE
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
Company S |
Reference was made to Article III(b) of the minute of meeting of this Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed to grant a further extension to 19th June, 2025. Thereafter, having heard from the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to grant a 28 day extension to allow for a new vehicle to be procured by the licence holder and tested for its fitness as a private hire vehicle.
(c) PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
G A |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager, a representative of the licence holder, the licence holder on his own behalf, and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a verbal warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
|
2 |
N A |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee noted that no further action was required as the licence had been surrendered.
|
3 |
Company S |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing until 4th September, 2025.
|
4 |
M M Z |
The Committee noted that a letter of information had been received from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Corporate Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
(d) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
M A |
Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M As fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. The Sub-Committee noted that the original letter of information from the Chief Constable had been withdrawn. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that no further action be taken.
|
2 |
B D |
Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider B Ds fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed to adjourn consideration of this hearing to a future meeting of the Sub-Committee and to await the outcome of court proceedings.
|
3 |
S K |
Reference was made to Article VI(e) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider S Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Licensing Standards Officer. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from the Licensing Standards Officer and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a final written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
|
4 |
D L |
Reference was made to Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 26th September, 2024, Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 9th January, 2025, and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025 to await the outcome of court proceedings.
|
5 |
G P |
Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 11th January, 2024, Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 28th March, 2024, Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 26th September, 2024, Article II(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed to adjourn consideration of the hearing to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025, to await the outcome of court proceedings. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed a written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
|
6 |
D R |
Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider D Rs fitness to hold a Taxi Drivers Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a representative of the Chief Constable, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred a future meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings.
|
7 |
R S |
Reference was made to Article V(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 9th January, 2025 and Article II(b) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025 to appear remotely at that hearing. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard from a legal representative on behalf of the licence holder, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed the written warning with regards to his future conduct be issued.
|
8 |
S W |
Reference was made to Article VII(d) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider S Ws fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission had been received from the licence holder. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the licence holder on his own behalf, a representative of the Chief Constable and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings.
(e) TAXI OPERATORS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING
|
No |
Name
|
|
1 |
R A |
Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider R As fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.
|
2 |
G G |
Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider G Gs fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that this matter be deferred to the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 2nd October, 2025.
|
3 |
M K |
Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M Ks fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. The Sub-Committee noted that no further action was required as the licence had been surrendered.
|
4 |
G M |
Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider G Ms fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. The Sub-Committee further noted that a written submission from the operator had been submitted. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the written submission. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a warning with regards to future conduct be issued.
|
5 |
M M Y |
Reference was made to Article VIII(i) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 27th March, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider M M Ys fitness to hold a Taxi Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager, the licence holder on his own behalf and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.
|
6 |
Company S |
Reference was made to Article VIII(e) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24th April, 2025, wherein it was agreed that a hearing to consider Company S fitness to hold a Private Hire Operators Licence be held at the meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee to be held on 19th June, 2025. There was submitted the original report from the Corporate Fleet Manager. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the report. Thereafter, having heard from the Fleet Manager, a union representative on behalf of the licence holder and the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a written warning with regards to future conduct be issued.
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.
At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held remotely on 12th August, 2025.
APPENDIX II
Present:-
Bailie Christina ROBERTS
Councillor Roisin SMITH
Councillor George McIRVINE
Councillor Roisin SMITH, Depute Convener, in the Chair.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
The Depute Convener agreed that the undernoted item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.
The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
(a) TAXI DRIVERS LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION
There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of B G during the currency of their Taxi Drivers Licence.
The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and having given consideration to the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub‑Committee agreed that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of B G to be the holder of a Taxi Drivers Licence and that, in the meantime, the licence be suspended with immediate effect.
Roisin SMITH, Depute Convener.