Chichester residents can have their say on how taxis are licensedPeople across the Chichester District and members of the taxi trade are being consulted on proposed changes to the way Hackney carriages are licensed.
Since 1987, licensed Hackney carriages (London-style cabs) in Chichester District have had to conform to the London Conditions of Fitness. Chichester District Council is one of only a minority of local authorities who continue to retain this policy.
Government advice, recent legislation and case law required the council to review this policy. As a result, a decision was taken by the Licensing and Enforcement Committee to move away from the London Conditions of Fitness.
The principle objective for the council is the protection of the general public who use licensed Hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and that they are accessible to everyone. The revised policy outlines a number of new proposals on how the council deals with licensed drivers, vehicle proprietors and operators.
The new conditions make sure that any licensed vehicle continues to be clearly identifiable as a taxi.
Local residents can provide their views from today (Tuesday 28 August) until Tuesday 6 November.
The Licensing and Enforcement Committee will consider the feedback in November.
Cllr Henry Potter, Vice-Chairman of the Licensing and Enforcement Committee at Chichester District Council, says: "We want to hear from local residents and members of the taxi trade. We will rely on this information to help us make our final decisions."
You can view the proposed revised conditions document by clicking on 'Consultation on changes to specification for the district's Hackney Carriages' on the right hand side. Any comments should be submitted in writing to the Licensing Manager, Health Protection and Environmental Management by no later than Tuesday 6 November. If you wish to discuss the consultation please contact the council's Licensing Team.
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