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The wording of lgmpa 1976,s 70(1)c clearly envisages the inclusion of the costs of enforcement,and subsequent legal proceedings, as being part of the costs relating to the vehicles themselves.This will cover enforcement of the provisions against both licensed vehicles and unlicensed vehicles.The costs of enforcement for hackney may be different from the enforcement costs in relation to private hire.It is less clear whether the costs of enforcement in relation to operators licences,can be included in the fee,as the wording appears to limit the use of that section to vehicles themselves.the overall effect of the provisions within the act,in respect of fees for licences would appear that,in relation to drivers,the costs of issue and admin can be recovered,in relation to vehicles the costs of inspection,ranks,control and supervision and the admin connected with it can be recovered.In order to be able to justify a fee under the act it will be necessary to be able to differentiate between the two provisions.This will mean that there must be at least two identifiable accounts relating to the fees levied under each section.

I am currently challenging my local authority over 'profiteering' from our fees.

I don't agree with that, because one authorities licensing cost will not necessarily have any bearing on a neighbouring authorities licensing costs.

I don't agree with that, because one authorities licensing cost will not necessarily have any bearing on a neighbouring authorities licensing costs.

The Licensing Department may make profits

By virtue of the Local Government Act 1999 the authority is required to carry out such comparison.