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Isn't this the council that refused to put fares up for 20 years :roll:

He said: “The £1,240 is a lot higher than others in Derbyshire. Changes in policy are so we can have powers for drivers and operators to provide criminal records, DVLA details, and it allows us to make immigration checks and other checks which we feel are appropriate.

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“We have a policy that every Hackney Carriage applicant goes to full council committee and that means greater costs involving up to 15 members, principle solicitors’ costs, committee and minor costs. This brings up the fees well over what others charge in Derbyshire.”

I bet all them in Mansfield will be shitting bricks.

This has been brought in because they're getting inundated with applicants from Sheffield who work in Mansfield.

captain cab wrote:

Oh the LOLZ

http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17606.pdf

http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17644.pdf

Thirty five minutes they were in that meeting, I wonder how much they claimed for??

Rossendale 250 hacks in 2010, 1610 now,p/hire 9 in 2010, 1 now
Melton 54 hacks in 2010 still same,22p/hire 26 now

Author:	captain cab [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:32 am ]
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Bolsover District Council brings in high taxi fees to ensure proper checks Bolsover District Council has set the highest cost for new applicants of Hackney carriage taxi licences in Derbyshire as it aims to ensure drivers can be thoroughly checked and vetted as safe drivers. The council approved the plan during its full council meeting last Wednesday, October 7, after announcing fees for Hackney carriage applicants would be increasing to £1,240. By comparison, Chesterfield Borough Council charges £142 plus a £10 surcharge, Derbyshire Dales charges is £290, NE Derbyshire is £214 and Amber Valley is £409. But Bolsover’s licensing co-ordinator John Chambers told the meeting instead of a one-year lifespan, changes would now apply for three-years for drivers and private hire operator licences would remain in force for five years. He said: “The £1,240 is a lot higher than others in Derbyshire. Changes in policy are so we can have powers for drivers and operators to provide criminal records, DVLA details, and it allows us to make immigration checks and other checks which we feel are appropriate. “We can’t make a profit for what we charge and if a profit is made it goes back into the taxi licensing service. “We have a policy that every Hackney Carriage applicant goes to full council committee and that means greater costs involving up to 15 members, principle solicitors’ costs, committee and minor costs. This brings up the fees well over what others charge in Derbyshire.” Councillor Stephen Fritchley said that the increase in Bolsover would be making a statement that with all the changes these operators are fit and proper and this should reassure the public too. Council Chief Exceutive Officer Dan Swaine said: “I’m conscious taxi driving is a high issue for local authorities and we nee to be staisfied safeguards are proper and fees reflect particular costs incurred.” source: http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/l ... -1-7505499

Author:	captain cab [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:36 am ]
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Oh the LOLZ http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17606.pdf http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17644.pdf

Author:	captain cab [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:31 am ]
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1.24 Members will note that the costs for hackney carriage vehicle licences are significantly higher than the similar costs for private hire vehicles. The differential in these costs arise because all new hackney carriage applications are required by policy to come before committee for consideration and the costs reflect the increased costs of the application process which include preparing reports, attending committee, committee costs including legal and clerk fees. The additional costs for hackney carriage renewals take into account the anticipated increase in the number of licences being referred back to Committee where they are found to be working predominantly outside the district of Bolsover. Section 70(2) of the Act allows the Council to recover its costs in the whole or part and therefore Members could decide to charge such a lower fee for hackney carriage licences as they see fit. If Members were to determine a lower licence fee then they should be aware that any shortfall in costs would have to be met from central funds and the Council would in effect be providing financial assistance to businesses operating within the Borough.

Author:	edders23 [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:40 am ]
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Isn't this the council that refused to put fares up for 20 years

Author:	captain cab [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:53 am ]
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edders23 wrote: Isn't this the council that refused to put fares up for 20 years yes I think you're right - oh the irony!

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Author:	captain cab [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:54 am ]
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Quote: He said: “The £1,240 is a lot higher than others in Derbyshire. Changes in policy are so we can have powers for drivers and operators to provide criminal records, DVLA details, and it allows us to make immigration checks and other checks which we feel are appropriate. yes, but all that's provided by the f*cking driver you mongs

Author:	grandad [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:50 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: [ “We have a policy that every Hackney Carriage applicant goes to full council committee and that means greater costs involving up to 15 members, principle solicitors’ costs, committee and minor costs. This brings up the fees well over what others charge in Derbyshire.” Why should it cost extra to go before full Council. Councillors do not get paid any extra to attend full Council meetings.

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:04 pm ]
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I bet all them in Mansfield will be shitting bricks. This has been brought in because they're getting inundated with applicants from Sheffield who work in Mansfield.

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:10 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: Oh the LOLZ http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17606.pdf http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17644.pdf Thirty five minutes they were in that meeting, I wonder how much they claimed for??

Author:	mancityfan [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:00 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote: I bet all them in Mansfield will be shitting bricks. This has been brought in because they're getting inundated with applicants from Sheffield who work in Mansfield. Not sure they will,in 2010 there were 16 hackneys, in 2015 there's only 7? On the other hand in 2010 there were 142 p/hire in 2015 there's 275. So at £1240 for new hackneys I guess there won't be any, looks like there all going p/hire to me.

Author:	mancityfan [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:04 pm ]
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Ashfield, there were 127 Hackneys in 2010,127 in 2015 so no increase P/hire 67 in 2010 same in 2015, not a lot happening in Ashfield

Author:	mancityfan [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:39 pm ]
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Rossendale 250 hacks in 2010, 1610 now,p/hire 9 in 2010, 1 now Melton 54 hacks in 2010 still same,22p/hire 26 now

Author:	trotskys twin [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:38 pm ]
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why dont they have a word with the MP Dennis Skinner oh yeh their all ex UDM scab scum ..........dennis would fekk em orf Same old story no organisation .......................get shagged..............................GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

Author:	grandad [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:58 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote: captain cab wrote: Oh the LOLZ http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17606.pdf http://web.bolsover.gov.uk/reportsagend ... t17644.pdf Thirty five minutes they were in that meeting, I wonder how much they claimed for?? You can't claim for attending Council meetings. those days are long gone. Councillors get an annual allowance that covers all their ward work and Council committee work. They may get an extra allowance for attending site inspections whilst on the planning committee. We get £30.00 for this.

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Author:	grandad [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:02 pm ]
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mancityfan wrote: Rossendale 250 hacks in 2010, 1610 now,p/hire 9 in 2010, 1 now Melton 54 hacks in 2010 still same,22p/hire 26 now Are you talking about vehicles or drivers? Drivers are duel badged in Melton.