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Special events is a private hire licence but which has certain exemptions in return for a higher cost and more frequent testing by our garages. It has been formulated to cover vehicles formerly run under the 7 day contract exemption such as limousines, which cannot fit standard private hire criteria.

There is no age limit, and hi-vis plates are replaced by discrete gold plates,. However we expect vehicles to be immaculate and of superior quality or character eg. leather interiors, prestige makes, vintage. It is extremely important that SE vehicles are shown to an officer before purchase as several have been refused in the past for not meeting the criteria.

Hope this helps

weddings are sundays mainly.

I told her no way was i slapping a big yellow PH plate on a Silver Spirit

anyway, weddings are sundays mainly, when did a council official ever work sundays just to stop a bride on the way to the church.....lol

wannabeeahack wrote:

Aren't weddings and funerals still exempt?

unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care

Yup round our way I still have a couple of unlicensed minibuses undercutting me on airport work hasn't made any difference but there again our enforcement officer works just 16 hours a week and covers half of south lincolnshire !

dinkidoo wrote:

unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care

edders23 wrote:

dinkidoo wrote:

unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care

How many seats do these minibuses have?

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:35 pm ]
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in a conversation with the LA bod, well, boddess actually, about older "speciality" cars (exec and/or wedding hire) she said something about "the seven day rule"............. any ideas? Quote: Special events is a private hire licence but which has certain exemptions in return for a higher cost and more frequent testing by our garages. It has been formulated to cover vehicles formerly run under the 7 day contract exemption such as limousines, which cannot fit standard private hire criteria. There is no age limit, and hi-vis plates are replaced by discrete gold plates,. However we expect vehicles to be immaculate and of superior quality or character eg. leather interiors, prestige makes, vintage. It is extremely important that SE vehicles are shown to an officer before purchase as several have been refused in the past for not meeting the criteria. Hope this helps

Author:	hopper [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:39 pm ]
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The seven-day rule was a loophole by which if a hire and reward contract lasted 7 days or more it could be carried out with an unlicensed vehicle. This has now been well and truly done away with.

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:17 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: any ideas? She is saying that the council have taken a more flexible approach to PH licensing. It would seem that vehicles not previously licensed will now be.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:27 pm ]
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I told her no way was i slapping a big yellow PH plate on a Silver Spirit anyway, weddings are sundays mainly, when did a council official ever work sundays just to stop a bride on the way to the church.....lol

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:29 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: weddings are sundays mainly. Since when?

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Author:	gusmac [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:36 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: I told her no way was i slapping a big yellow PH plate on a Silver Spirit anyway, weddings are sundays mainly, when did a council official ever work sundays just to stop a bride on the way to the church.....lol Aren't weddings and funerals still exempt?

Author:	hopper [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:58 pm ]
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gusmac wrote: wannabeeahack wrote: I told her no way was i slapping a big yellow PH plate on a Silver Spirit anyway, weddings are sundays mainly, when did a council official ever work sundays just to stop a bride on the way to the church.....lol Aren't weddings and funerals still exempt? Cars used exclusively for weddings and funerals are still exempt I believe.

Author:	dinkidoo [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:09 pm ]
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unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care

Author:	cabbyman [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:49 pm ]
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Any further news on that situation?

Author:	edders23 [ Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:47 pm ]
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dinkidoo wrote: unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care Yup round our way I still have a couple of unlicensed minibuses undercutting me on airport work hasn't made any difference but there again our enforcement officer works just 16 hours a week and covers half of south lincolnshire !

Author:	Sussex [ Sat Jun 07, 2008 8:30 pm ]
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edders23 wrote: Yup round our way I still have a couple of unlicensed minibuses undercutting me on airport work hasn't made any difference but there again our enforcement officer works just 16 hours a week and covers half of south lincolnshire ! Speak to the local press.

Author:	bill_datamaster [ Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:57 pm ]
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In answer to the question what's happening with Pink Ladies in Warrington well I don't know but I can tell you the local forum has just locked all the threads on the subject that have run for over a year because court proceedings are imminent. Bill

Author:	cabbyman [ Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:26 pm ]
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Interesting. [selects comfortable seat; Buys the popcorn; settles back awaiting the main feature!! ] Thanks for that, Bill.

Author:	grandad [ Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:00 am ]
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edders23 wrote: dinkidoo wrote: unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care Yup round our way I still have a couple of unlicensed minibuses undercutting me on airport work hasn't made any difference but there again our enforcement officer works just 16 hours a week and covers half of south lincolnshire ! How many seats do these minibuses have?

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Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:04 am ]
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grandad wrote: edders23 wrote: dinkidoo wrote: unless your pink and in warrington. you can still use the 7 day rule because the council does not care Yup round our way I still have a couple of unlicensed minibuses undercutting me on airport work hasn't made any difference but there again our enforcement officer works just 16 hours a week and covers half of south lincolnshire ! How many seats do these minibuses have? theres always the odd extra passenger....