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Item No. 4 SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

CIVIC GOVERNMENT LICENSING COMMITTEE

MINUTE of MEETING of the CIVIC GOVERNMENTLICENSING COMMITTEEheld in COMMITTEE ROOMS 2/3, COUNCIL HQ,NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS on Friday, 20 June2014 at 9.30 a.m.

Present:- Councillors W. Archibald (Chairman), J. Greenwell, B. Herd, G. Logan, D. Paterson, R.Stewart, J. Torrance, T. Weatherston,.

Apologies:- Councillors J. Campbell, G. Edgar, B. White.In attendance:- Legal and Licensing Services Manager, Licensing Team Leader, Democratic Services

Officer (F. Henderson), Inspector J. Scott, PC Robertson - Police Scotland.

MINUTE1. The Minute of the Meeting of 30 May 2014 had been circulated.

DECISIONAPPROVED and signed by the Chairman.

LICENSES ISSUED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS2. There had been circulated copies of a list detailing the Civic Government and Miscellaneous

Licences issued under delegated powers between 21 May 2014 and 12 June 2014. The Legaland Licensing Services Manager provided further details in relation to questions from Membersregarding a Pet Shop - Renewal for Tropical Fish.

DECISION NOTED.

HEARING TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE – MR L MACHIN3. With reference to paragraph 3 of the Minute of 30 May 2014, there had been circulated copies of

an application submitted by Mr Lee Machin for the Renewal of a Taxi Driver’s Licence. The Legaland Licensing Services Manager explained that Mr Machin had previously been granted a TaxiDriver’s Licence for 6 months with the requirement for him to attend a future Committee meetingon renewal. Mr Machin was present at the meeting and apologised to the Committee for his nonattendance at the previous meeting and explained that it had been an emergency admission ofhis daughter to Hospital which had prevented him from attending. The Legal and LicensingServices Manager advised that there had been no issues raised over the past 6 months.

DECISION AGREED that the application from Mr Machin for the renewal of a Taxi Driver’s Licence be

granted for one year.

PRIVATE BUSINESSDECISIONAGREED under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to excludethe public from the meeting during consideration of the business detailed in the Appendixto this Minute on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exemptinformation as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the aforementionedAct.

SUMMARY OF PRIVATE BUSINESS

Minute.1. The Committee approved the Private Section of the Minute of Meeting of 30 May 2014.

The meeting concluded at 9.40 a.m.

Applicant/ExistingLicenceholder Type and Nature of Application Description

DateGranted

Niu Yanyan Late Hours Catering - GrantFei Wong, Galashiels - Sun -Thurs 11.00pm -12.00midnight, Fri & Sat11.00pm - 1.00am 17/06/2014

Narinder Singh Late Hours Catering - RenewalSanghatpur Gate, Galashiels - Mon to Wed 11.00pm - 1.00am and Thursto Sun - 11.00pm - 3.00am 20/06/2014

Philip Macari Late Hours Catering - Temporary Jedforest RFC - Sat 21/06/14 17/06/2014Nigel Tweddle Late Hours Catering - Temporary Catering Trailer, Douglas Square, Newcastleton 4-6 July 2014 30/06/2014Nisa Jordon Late Hours Catering - Temporary Catering Unit, Douglas Square, Newcastleton 4-6 July 2014 01/07/2014Riccardo Crolla Late Hours Catering - Temporary Rendevous Chip Shop - 16-26 July 2014 11/07/2014Steve Flemington Late Hours Catering - Temporary Duns - Audio Soup - 18-20 July 2014 15/07/2014

Keith Cockburn Marches and Parades Coldstream - Parade of Colours - 21/06/2014 12/06/2014Thomas Hermiston Marches and Parades Coldstream - RBL - 04/08/2014 08/07/2014Thomas Hermiston Marches and Parades Coldstream - Coldstream Guards - 09/08/2014 08/07/2014Wendy Younger Marches and Parades Coldstream - Coldstream Riders Association - 4-8/08/2014 08/07/2014Fiona Shepherd Marches and Parades Coldstream - Presenting Coldstream Association - 3,8,& 9/08/2014 08/07/2014Ann Lindsay Marches and Parades Duns - Summer Festival - 6-12 July 2014 19/06/2014Pauline Gillan Marches and Parades Earlston - Civic Week - Fancy Dress - 5 July 2014 26/06/2014Pauline Gillan Marches and Parades Earlston - Civic Week - Torchlight Parade - 5 July 2015 26/06/2014Elaine Peakman Marches and Parades Eyemouth Festival - 26Jul/28Jul/2 Aug 2014 19/06/2014Maureen Matthews Marches and Parades Gavington - Sponsored Walk - 13/07/2014 10/07/2014Ian Caldwell Marches and Parades Greenlaw - Crowning of Greenlaw Maid - 28/06/2014 12/06/2014Anthony Batten Marches and Parades Burnfoot Carnival - Hawick - 5 July 2014 25/06/2014Frank Scott Marches and Parades Hawick - Vertish Hill Sports - 21/06/2014 02/06/2014Frank Scott Marches and Parades Hawick - Common Riding - (Various) - May & June 2014 04/05/2014James Steel Marches and Parades Hawick - Jimmy Guthrie Memorial Run 15/06/2014 12/06/2014Max Arthur Marches and Parades Hawick - Queens Baton Relay - 18/06/2014 12/06/2014Stewart Wilson Marches and Parades Innerleithen - St. Ronan's Games - 13/14/17/18/19(4) July 2014 26/06/2014Mr R T Allan Marches and Parades Kelso Laddies Association - 2206-13/14/15/16(2)/17/18/19(2)0714 02/07/2014Linda Wilson Marches and Parades Lauder - Common Riding - 30 & 31 July & 2 August 2014 15/07/2014Susan Stewart Marches and Parades Yetholm - Stob Stanes Rideout - 18/06/2014 17/06/2014Martha Gibson Marches and Parades Walkerburn - Summer Festival Torchlight Parade - 27 June 26/06/2014Martha Gibson Marches and Parades Walkerburn - Summer Festival Fancy Dress - 27 June 26/06/2014Shona Purves Marches and Parades Various areas - Queens Baton Relay 14-18 June 2014 12/06/2014Neil Dalgleish Marches and Parades Various areas - Tour O' The Borders - 10/08/2014 08/07/2014Lorna Weir Marches and Parades Various areas - Challenging the Borders Cycling Event - 15-19/07/2014 10/07/2014

CIVIC GOVERNMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS LICENCES ISSUED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

13 June 2014 to July 2014

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DateGranted

Angela Scott Market Operator - Temporary Market Sqaure,Duns - 12-18 July - 9.00am - 6.00pm 03/07/2014Steve Flemington Market Operator - Temporary Harehead Road End, Cranshaws - 18-20 July 2014 15/07/2014

Edward Tams Metal Dealer - Itinerant - RenewalIveco Lorry - SV05 CYX, Mon - Sat 7.30am - 4.30pm, All Scrap Metal &General Household 01/07/2014

Alan Redpath Metal Dealer - Itinerant - RenewalFiat Ducato Flat Bed Pick-up - S18 OUT, Mon - Sun 8.00am - 5.00pm, AllScrap Metal & General Household 26/06/2014

Robert Young Metal Dealer - Itinerant - RenewalFord Transit Pick-up SG55 USP - Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.00pm - All ScrapMetal & General Household 03/07/2014

Alexander Birrell Private Hire Driver - Renewal 1/PD36 - Self 10/07/2014Sheila Niven Private Hire Driver - Renewal 2/PD2 - Self 01/07/2014George White Private Hire Vehicle - Grant 4/PV19 - S33 GEW - VW Passat - Black - 4 passengers 01/07/2014

John Williams Public Entertainment - Grant Foulden Village Hall 03/07/2014Alan Ross Public Entertainment - Grant Kirkhope Village Hall, Ettrickbridge 10/07/2014Dorothy Robson Public Entertainment - Grant Ashkirk Village Hall, Selkirk 10/07/2014Gen Harrison Public Entertainment - Grant Robert Smails Printing Works, Innerleithen 15/07/2014Pauline Gillan Public Entertainment - Temporary Earlston Civic Week - 28 June - 5 July 2014 26/06/2014Ian Tod Public Entertainment - Temporary Hippodrome, Eyemouth - 26 July - 3 August 2014 26/06/2014

Wm Codona & Sons Public Entertainment - Temporary Public Park, Galashiels 26-28 June 2014 23/06/2014Anthony Batten Public Entertainment - Temporary Burnfoot Carnival - Hawick - 5 July 2014 25/06/2014David Taylor Public Entertainment - Temporary Victoria Park, Innerleithen - 17-20 July 2014 26/06/2014Peter White Public Entertainment - Temporary Jedforest RFC - Sat 21/06/14 17/06/2014David Taylor Public Entertainment - Temporary Lothian Park, Jedburgh - 10-13 July 2014 08/07/2014Martin Slater Public Entertainment - Temporary Croft Park, Kelso - 15-23 July 2014 08/07/2014Irene McFadzean Public Entertainment - Temporary Boston Memorial Hall, Selkirk - 30/06/2014 23/06/2014Louise Laing Public Entertainment - Temporary Harehead Road End, Cranshaws - 18-20 July 2014 15/07/2014Martin Slater Public Entertainment - Temporary Coldingham Gala - 20 July 2014 15/07/2014

Adam Purves (Galashiels) Ltd Second Hand DealerHigh Street, Melrose - Mon - Sun 9.00am - 5.00pm - Motor vehicles,motor cycles, mopeds, trailers, antiques, bric-a-brac 18/06/2014

Tim Hodgson Second Hand DealerRavenswood, Melrose - Mon-Sun -10.00am - 5.00pm Funrniture, SoftFurnishings, bric-a-brac, works of art & other collectibles including stamps 15/07/2014

Struan Lacon Skin Piercing & Tattooing - Renewal Timebomb Tattoo, Galashiels 23/06/2014

Valerie Knox Street Trader - Grant Catering Trailer - Mon - sun - 9.30am - 4.00pm B&Q Car Park, Galashiels 20/06/2014

Aleksandra Knight Street Trader - GrantMercedes Van (KX52 LBY), Sun to Sat 8am - 11pm, Events/Festivals, IceCream etc

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DateGranted

Angela Archibald Street Trader - Renewal

Mercedes Van - AX59 BHN, Landrover Discovery MR51 CES with trailer,Mon - Sun 9.00am - 10.00pm, Various locations, Ice cream andconfectionery 01/07/2014

Janice Todd Street Trader - Renewal

Mercedes Van - AX59 BHN, Landrover Discovery MR51 CES with trailer,Mon - Sun 9.00am - 10.00pm, Various locations, Ice cream andconfectionery 01/07/2014

Nisa Jordan Street Trader - TemporaryIveco Daily SN56 LZK - 4,5, 6 July 2014 - Douglas Square, newcastleton -Fast Foods & Drinks etc 01/07/2014

Darren Sharp Street Trader - TemporaryMoveable Stand - Daily from 7.00am - 11.00pm - Parades, CommonRidings and Festival in border Towns - Expires 24/08/14 08/07/2014

Robin Lindores Taxi Driver - Grant 2/TD17 - Five Star 26/06/2014Steven Swan Taxi Driver - Grant 4/TD14 - Tweedline Taxis 30/06/2014Andrew Whitson Taxi Driver - Grant 4/TD26 - Tweedline Taxis 03/07/2014Daniel Rosie Taxi Driver - Renewal 1/TD4 - John Anderson 26/06/2014Alexander Geddes Taxi Driver - Renewal 1/TD5 - Premier 10/07/2014Mark Heatley Taxi Driver - Renewal 1/TD10 - Bob's Cabs 11/07/2014Roberty Gwynne Taxi Driver - Renewal 1/TD15 10/07/2015Mark Heatley Taxi Driver - Renewal 1/TD10 - Robert Scott 11/07/2014Craig Elliot Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD10 - Darren Benson 01/07/2014William Mercer Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD21 - Brian Hunter 10/07/2014Ronald Aitchison Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD41 - Five Star 15/07/2014Dolanna Mackay Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD42 - Montes Taxi 10/07/2014Robert Charters Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD63 - Five Star 03/07/2014John Wilson Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD71 10/07/2014James Tweddle Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD73 - Self 26/06/2014John Bell Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD75 - Five Star Taxis 26/06/2014Ian McClure Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD88 - Self 10/07/2014Robert Black Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD89 - Hunter's Taxis 10/07/2014Keith Gibb Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD161 - Self 10/07/2014Colin Roses Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD216 - Yellow Cabs 26/06/2014Struan Jack Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD231 - Hunters Cabs 01/07/2014Malcolm Rowell Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD247 - Five Star 26/06/2014William Brown Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD277 - Abbey Taxis 26/06/2014Franci Mitchell Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD289 - Hunter's Cabs 15/07/2014David Bremner Taxi Driver - Renewal 2/TD299 - Reiver Cabs 26/06/2014William Cockburn Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD77 - Bob's Cabs 15/07/2014Jason Purves Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD46 - Shirley Johnson 16/07/2014Frank Byers Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD49 - Quarry Bank Garage 16/07/2014Kacper Burski Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD65 - A1 Taxis 01/07/2014Jane Scott Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD77 - Bob's Cabs 15/07/2014

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DateGranted

Paul Irvine Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD82 - Tam's Taxis 14/07/2014Brian Dickson Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD121 - Cooks Taxis 11/06/2014Jacek Szymaszek Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD139 - Self 11/06/2014Kenneth Wood Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD144 - J Chapman, N Kerr 01/07/2014Robert Scott Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD158 - Bob's Cabs 15/07/2014Gavin Fenton Taxi Driver - Renewal 3/TD163 - Fone-a-cab 15/07/2014Barry Little Taxi Driver - Renewal 4/TD60 - Tweedline Taxis 01/07/2014Steven Swan Taxi Driver - Renewal 4/TD14 - Tweedline Taxis 30/06/2014Mark Stennett Taxi Driver - Renewal 4/TD19 - Gold Star Taxis 01/07/2014John McLean Taxi Driver - Renewal 4/TD51 - Keith Gibb 01/07/2014George Shepherd Taxi Vehicle - Grant 3/TV09 - SB57 YDM - Peugeot 807 - red - 6 Passengers 10/07/2014John R Chapman Taxi Vehicle - Grant 3/TV43 - AV11 FHH - Ford Mondeo - Grey - 4 Passengers 04/07/2014Steven McCudden Taxi Vehicle - Material Change 2/TV8 - UEZ 2251 - Vauxhall Zafira - Beige - 6 Passengers 25/06/2014Robert Mowat Taxi Vehicle - Renewal 2/TV79 - SL56 XZY - Renault Megane Estate - 4 Passengers 15/07/2014Christopher Alder Taxi Vehicle - Renewal 2/TV94 - PN07 ZDL - VW Sharan - Silver - 6 Passengers 24/06/2014Derek Gray Taxi Vehicle - Renewal 3/TV30 - SB07 JFV - Vauxhall DW11 - Silver - 4 Passengers 08/07/2014Dominik Kubicki Taxi Vehicle - Renewal 3/TV113 - UCZ 4472 - Seat Alhambra -Silver - 5 Passengers 15/07/2014

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DateGranted

MISCELLANEOUS LICENSINGApplicant/ExistingLicenceholder Type and Nature of Application Description

DateGranted

Robert & Wendy Wood Animal Boarding Helm Cottage, Selkirk - 36 cats 18/06/2014

Simon Fleetwood & Victoria Feakins Civil Marriage - Temporary Harwood House, Bonchester Bridge - 25/06/2014 27/06/2014Joe Wainwright & Sarah Catley Civil Marriage - Temporary Branxholme Park House - 12/06/2014 11/06/2014David Bradshaw & Catriona Inkster Civil Marriage - Temporary Challoch, Galashiels - 26/07/2014 27/06/2014Mark Brotherston & Nicola Johnstone Civil Marriage - Temporary Bridge Function Rooms, Hawick - 28/06/2014 25/06/2014Pauline Smith & Stewart Craig Civil Marriage - Temporary Crumhaughhill Farm, Hawick - 19/07/2014 19/06/2014

Edward Bantry-White & Daviela Selhuber Civil Marriage - Temporary Cypress Lodge, Hawick - 08/07/2014 08/07/2014Rodney Hutchings & Jolanta Wiles Civil Marriage - Temporary Elm House Hotel, Hawick - 14/07/2014 02/07/2014Stuart Campbell & Ruth Caswell Civil Marriage - Temporary Burts Hotel, Melrose - 05/07/2014 23/06/2014Timothy Dixon & Lindsay Hearn Civil Marriage - Temporary Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose - 15/08/2014 27/06/2014Dominic Littleford & Linzi Borthwick Civil Marriage - Temporary Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose - 23/08/2014 14/07/2014John Main & Miriam Geraghty Civil Marriage - Temporary Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose - 26/07/2014 14/07/2014Derek Wall & Emily Blyth Civil Marriage - Temporary Border Hotel, Kirk Yetholm - 27/06/2014 25/06/2014Suzanne Watt & Dominic Revel Civil Marriage - Temporary Glenelg, West Linton - 19/07/14 19/06/2014

Stewart Wilson Firework Display - Dispensation Caerlee Hill, Innerleithen - 19 July 03/07/2014Clare Ford Riding Establishment - Grant Saint Foin, Birgham - 15 horses 12/06/2014Joan Sheridan Riding Establishment - Grant Wester Place, Broughton - 5 horses 12/06/2014

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Civic Government Licensing Committee – 25 July 2014 1

ITEM 6(i)

Consideration of Application for Grant of Taxi Driver Licence

Report by Service Director - Regulatory Services

Civic Government Licensing Committee

25 July 2014

1 PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

1.1 This report advises Members (a) of the outcome of an appeal to theSheriff of their decision to refuse an application for the grant of aTaxi Driver Licence by David Richardson and (b) that they arerequired to consider the application of new.

1.2 The Committee refused the application at their meeting on 24 January 2014on the grounds that the applicant was not a fit and proper person to holdsuch licences.

1.3 The applicant appealed to the Sheriff who considered the matter and SheriffP Paterson issued Judgement on 20 March 2014 ordaining the Committee toconsider of new the application.

2 RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1 I recommend that the Committee:- (a) Note the outcome of theAppeal and (b) Determine the application in the light of theaccompanying documentation.

3 BACKGROUND

3.1 David Richardson submitted an application on 22 November 2013 to theCouncil for the grant of a Taxi Driver Licence. The redacted applicationaccompanies this report as appendix 1.

3.2 In accordance with the Civic Government Act 1982, the application wascopied to the Chief Constable, Police Scotland who stated that he could notsupport the application on the basis the applicant was not a fit and properperson in the light of the convictions as recorded per the police nationalcomputer. A copy of the Police report dated 19 December 2013 is appendedhereto as appendix 2 for consideration by Members.

3.3 The matter came before the Committee on 24 January 2014 when on amajority vote of 4 - 3 the application was refused on the grounds that theapplicant was not a fit and proper person.

3.4 The applicant’s solicitor submitted a request for a Statement of Reasonswhich was issued on 14 February 2014.


3.5 An appeal was served on the Council on 19 February 2014 by theapplicant’s solicitors.

3.6 The Appellant was granted Legal Aid to conduct the appeal.

3.7 Following a preliminary hearing on procedure before Sheriff P Paterson inSelkirk Sheriff Court on 20 March 2014 the Appeal was granted andremitted to the Council for determination of the application afresh.

.3.8 Accordingly to comply with the Court Judgement, Members are now

required to consider and determine the application.

4 IMPLICATIONS

4.1 Financial

There are no costs attached to any of the recommendations contained inthis report.

4.2 Risk and MitigationsShould the Committee fail to reconsider and determine the application theCouncil, as Licensing Authority will be in breach of a Court Order. By dealingwith the matter in accordance with this report the Court Order isobtempered.

4.3 EqualitiesNo policy decisions are required in the subject matter of the report

4.4 Acting SustainablyAs the subject matter of this report deals with obtempering a Court Orderthis is not a relevant consideration.

4.5 Carbon ManagementThere are no effects on carbon emissions.

4.6 Rural ProofingThis is a new or amended policy or strategy matter.

4.7 Changes to Scheme of Administration or Scheme of DelegationNo changes require to be made to either Scheme.

5 CONSULTATION

5.1 It is not appropriate or necessary for the report to be subject to Councilconsultation as the matter refers to the determination of a statutoryobligation of the Licensing Authority of an application.

Approved by

Head of Corporate Governance Signature …………………………………..

Author(s)Name Designation and Contact NumberAnne Isles Legal and Licensing Services Manager


Background Papers: NilPrevious Minute Reference: 24 January 2014

Note – You can get this document on tape, in Braille, large print and variouscomputer formats by contacting the address below. Anne Isles can also giveinformation on other language translations as well as providing additional copies.

Contact us at Anne Isles, Legal and Licensing Services Manager, CouncilHeadquarters, Newtown St Boswells, 01835 825002 and [email protected]

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