Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 provides that in respect of the charges for Hackney Carriages, the Council “may fix the rates or fares within the district as well for time as distance, and all other charges in connection with the hire of a vehicle…by means of a table”.

 

The existing Table of Fares came into effect on the 1st April 2021 and is attached to the Officer’s report as Appendix A.

 

In previous years amendments to Table of Fares was completed on an ad hoc basis. However, in January 2019, Executive Councillor agreed for consultations to take place in early March each year with the adaptation of fares coming into effect on 1st April.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Climate Change, Environment and City Centre / Deputy Leader

      i.          Considered and agreed the amended Hackney Carriage Tables of fares as seen on Appendix B which incorporates requested amendments, which have been considered by Environmental Health Manager;

1.1.1.1.           Change from “For each subsequent 176 yards (161    metres) or part thereof” to “For each subsequent 175 yards (160 metres) or part thereof”;

1.1.1.2.           Amend extra charges to the following;

-                  5 or more passengers travelling in the vehicle - £3.50

-       Bicycles - £1.50

-       Vehicle unfit to continue working (soiling) - £100

1.1.1.3.           Include but amend the Fuel Surcharge, under Extra Changes. Amendment is as followed:

“£0.40 Fuel Surcharge (only applicable if the national retail price of diesel, as published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy , has exceeded 179.9p per litre since 1 April 2022)

 

**There will be a separate notice in this vehicle if this extra charge is payable.”

1.1.1.4.           Extra Fuel Charge will only be applicable during dates fuel exceeds 179.9p per litre, as published weekly by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy up until  the next fuel publication detailing that fuel charge has fallen back and no longer exceeds 179.9 per litre. Trade will be made aware via e-mail.

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Environmental Health Manager.

 

The Environmental Health Manager updated recommendations in her original report by referring to the published amendment (amendments shown as bold text):

 

The Executive Councillor is recommended to:

1.1.2. Consider and agree the amended Hackney Carriage Tables of fares as seen on Appendix B which incorporates requested amendments, which have been considered by Environmental Health Manager;

1.1.2.1.           Change from “For each subsequent 176 yards (161    metres) or part thereof” to “For each subsequent 175 yards (160 metres) or part thereof”;

1.1.2.2.           Amend extra charges to the following;

-       5 or more passengers travelling in the 

vehicle - £3.50

-       Bicycles - £1.50

-       Vehicle unfit to continue working (soiling) - £100

1.1.2.3.           Include but amend the Fuel Surcharge, under Extra Changes. Amendment is as followed:

ӣ0.40 Fuel Surcharge (only applicable if the national retail price of diesel, as published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy , has exceeded 179.9p per litre since 1 April 2022)

 

**There will be a separate notice in this vehicle if this extra charge is payable.”

1.1.2.4.           Extra Fuel Charge will only be applicable during dates fuel exceeds 179.9p per litre, as published weekly by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy up until the next fuel publication detailing that fuel charge has fallen back and no longer exceeds 179.9 per litre. Trade will be made aware via e-mail.

 

The Committee resolved by 8 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Deputy Leader approved the recommendations.

 

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

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Deputy Leader.