Issue - meetings

Councillor Payne joined the committee during this item.

Matter for Decision

In March 2022, the Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee agreed that the Hackney Carriage Table of Fares would increase by the CPI each year on 1 April for a period of 3 years. The Officer’s report asked that the decision be extended for a further 3 years.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Climate Change Environment and City Centre

Agreed to continue to complete an automatic fare review in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for main tariffs, subsequent distance and waiting time, and review this process and extra charges every 3 years, at the Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee, following consultation.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

See Officer’s report.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Environmental Health Manager.

The Environmental Health Manager said the following in response to Members’ questions:

      i.          There was a low number of responses to the consultation. This was normal. Responses came from drivers and members of the public.

     ii.          Consultation occurred through various ways such as through the City Council website and in person.

   iii.          Suggestions on how to improve the consultation process were welcome.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.