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To consider the trade proposal to increase the fares in line with inflation each financial year.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2018
Decision due: 17 Jan 2019 by Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment
Lead director: Strategic Director (SH)
Department: Licensing
Contact: Email: Karen.O'connor@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Requested for pre-scrutiny by Councillors McGerty and Martinelli.
Background Information: The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 enables Council’s to fix the rates of Hackney Carriage fares. Following a trade request to have an annual inflation rate rise in fares, Members are asked to consider this request, and if appropriate instruct officers to undertake the relevant consultation with a view to implementing an annual increase in line with inflation (CPI).
