URGENT DELEGATED DECISION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
BURNLEY TOWN HALL

PRESENT
OFFICERS	Eric Dickinson	-	Democracy Officer

2. Licensing Policy on Taxis - Vehicles and Drivers
Purpose	To consider a change to Licensing Policy regarding taxis for the Chief Executive to use urgency powers relating to Licensing Committee under Part 3 of the Constitution (Council Functions) in consultation with the Chair of Licensing.
Reason For Decision	To ensure that proceduresare updated to take into consideration the coronavirus emergency as a matter of urgency.
Decision	That the Chief Executive in exercise of his urgency powers under Part 3 of the Constitution (Council Functions) approves the following changes to the Licensing of Taxis; Where a taxi licence expires between the decision date and 1st August 2020 the following licences will be extended for a period of 4 months. Private Hire and Hackney Vehicle-a letter will accompany paper licence to reinforce conditions in relation to vehicle maintenance and public safety. Operator-with a requirement that the operator submits a DBS check when it is done,and a letter to accompany paper licence reinforcing conditions relating to the licence and providing advice on social distancing. Where a taxi licence expires between the decision date and 1st August 2020 the following licences will be renewed for a period of 4 months using a simplified procedure. Private Hire and Hackney Driver-with a requirement that the driver submits a DBS checkwhen it is due and provides a medical self declaration. A letter will accompany the paper licence reinforcing conditions and providing advice on social distancing. Badges will be issued if time permits. A website notice will be posted advising of the emergency arrangements and the public register will be updated to indicate the new expiry date.

Decision made by:

Chief Executive

Date:	27/03/2020

Decision Published on: 27/03/2020