Taxi policy
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Our taxi policy provides information and guidance regarding all aspects of taxi licensing, such as the relevance of applicant convictions and the code of good conduct.
The current policy was formally adopted by the Council on 8 December 2021 and came into effect thereafter.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
You can download a copy of the current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy (PDF) [726KB] or view our web-friendly version below:
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Introduction
About the policy including powers, duties and objectives.
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Administrative and operational arrangements
Overviewing processes, procedures and guidelines.
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Taxi Drivers
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers information.
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Licensed vehicles
Licensed vehicle information.
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Private Hire Operators
Private hire operator information.
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Compliance and enforcement
Compliance and enforcement information.
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Appendices
View all appendix (A-R).