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I am looking for some advice here. Back in October a local business organisation highlighted a long known problem with the lack of taxi cover at weekends in Paisley (https://is.gd/3bvggU). When I read about the debacle in January I decided to apply for two taxi licences as I thought this report highlighted a significant unmet demand for cabs. It ended up with, unknown to me, Renfrewshire Council commissioning a report into taxi demand within the local authority area. This info used in this report was based on rank data gained during various dated in February. My application should have went before the board within three months and before the taxi report did on May 26th. The report ended up recommending an addition 15 licences being issued although the relevant committee decided on eleven. Does the fact there was significant unmet demand at the time of my application mean an automatic grant regardless of any board increase? They are 15 applications ahead of me date wise. Thanks.

Why not just ask your council for their criteria for qualifying. It should be no secret.

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Grandad,

Authorities that restricted numbers had waiting lists. So when they issue new licenses they go to the ones on the list that have been waiting longest, so you need to find out if one exists and if so apply to go on it and get a copy.

where are you..

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

I would guess he's in Paisley a stones through from Glasgow one.

So that means..??

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Paisley, Renfrewshire

I was hoping to stir the little grey cells of some of the members on here. I know that councils in England often have their own individual way of issuing licences, but to not issue, they have to prove there is no unmet demand which is supported by an independent survey. As far as I understand it in English law councils have the right to make a decision in a "reasonable time". I repeat, a "reasonable time", no exact time period set on it.

But my old friend/nemesis JD, pointed out that Scotland was different, where if you made an application, the council had to deal with it within six months. If they didn't, it would be deemed as granted, which meant a trip to the local courts. I am sure some of the other very wise and learned members will aid you better than I can, but maybe we have re-awoken some of the little grey cells I might be wrong - it has been known, but good luck!

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

They should have a policy for it, if they don't then they need to adopt one following a proper consultation.

Did the SUD survey not indicate what the current policy is, or offer advice?

If there is no waiting list then those plates could be issued to those that apply.

But surely some sort of criteria should be put in place, i.e. only one per applicant, and/or must be a licensed driver, and/or not an existing plate holder.

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IDFIMH

The 1982 act states an application must be heard within three months and a decision reached within six.

The act states: ...the grant of a taxi licence may be
refused by a licensing authority for the purpose of limiting the number of taxis in respect of
which licences are granted by them if, but only if, they are satisfied that there is no significant
demand for the services of taxis in their area which is unmet.

My reading of this how is can they be satisfied their is not significant unmet demand when they have a survey stating there was in February. The board have to grant all applications that were in during the period of the survey and it coming before them.

Any thoughts?

I think that is the case, but then where taxis presented for licensing and licensing fees paid?

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IDFIMH

Licensing fee paid but no vehicles presented and a written signed statement was made stating if successful the vehicle would confirm to council policy.