Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors George Freeman, James McQueen and Sandy Taylor.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made.  She outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the Applicant to speak in support of his Application.

Applicant

Mr MacKenzie advised that he had applied for a Taxi Driver’s Licence as there had been no other jobs for long enough.  He advised that he had been in touch with taxi companies in the area and they confirmed they were looking for additional drivers.

As Sgt Wilson had no questions the Chair invited him to speak on behalf of the representation made by Police Scotland.

Police

Sgt Wilson advised  that Police Scotland had no objections to this Application and that the representation made was to confirm the Applicant’s previous convictions which had been disclosed in his Application form.

As Mr MacKenzie had no questions the Chair invited questions from Members.

Members’ Questions

Councillor Currie sought and received clarification from Sgt Wilson on what the Customs and Excise Management Offence related to.

Councillor Colville sought and received assurance from Mr MacKenzie that he no longer had any involvement with drugs.

The Chair invited Sgt Wilson and Mr MacKenzie to sum up and they both confirmed that they had nothing further to add.

Decision

Agreed to grant Mr MacKenzie a Taxi Driver’s Licence.

(Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted)