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There were submitted the undernoted applications for variation of Taxi Operators’ Licences. The applicants had been asked to appear personally for the first time:-
(a) Applicant: Robert Logan
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX128
Mr Logan, the applicant, joined the meeting by telephone call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Logan’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Logan to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF64 DNE for a period of one year from 1 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Logan’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Logan to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF64 DNE for a period of one year from 1 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022.
(b) Applicant: Robert McCue
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX075
Mrs McCue, the applicant’s spouse, joined the meeting on behalf of Mr McCue by video call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr McCue’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr McCue to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF13 NLA for a period of one year from 22 July 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr McCue’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr McCue to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF13 NLA for a period of one year from 22 July 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.
(c)(i) Applicant: Paisley Taxis Ltd
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22 - extension of operating life of vehicle
Licence No.: TX224
Mr Allan, on behalf of Paisley Taxis Ltd, the applicant, joined the meeting by video call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that the application by Paisley Taxis Ltd for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of the licence be amended to enable the applicant to continue to operate the present vehicle, registration number SF14 FSA for a period of one year from 11 August 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That the application by Paisley Taxis Ltd for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of the licence be amended to enable the applicant to continue to operate the present vehicle, registration number SF14 FSA for a period of one year from 11 August 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.
(c)(ii) Applicant: Paisley Taxis Ltd
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22 - allow vehicle to be a colour other than white
Licence No.: TX224
Mr Allan, on behalf of Paisley Taxis Ltd, the applicant, remained in the meeting by video call following consideration of the preceding item of business. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Board adjourned to allow members to consider the application. The meeting was reconvened and the Convener proposed that the application for variation be refused. This was agreed.
DECIDED: That the application be refused.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11.10 am and resumed at 11.20 am.
(d) Applicant: William Mottram
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX028
Mr Mottram, the applicant, joined the meeting by telephone call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Mottram’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Mottram to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF64 DTX for a period of one year from 1 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Mottram’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Mottram to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SF64 DTX for a period of one year from 1 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022.
(e) Applicant: Stuart Irving
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX208
Mr Irving, the applicant, joined the meeting by video call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Irving’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Irving to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SJ64 EKA for a period of one year from 11 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Irving’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Irving to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SJ64 EKA for a period of one year from 11 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals with the first inspection being carried out within 28 days of 26 October 2022.
Order of Business
In terms of Standing Order 16, the Convener intimated that he proposed to alter the order of business to facilitate the conduct of the meeting by considering item 3(i) of the agenda before item 3(f) of the agenda.
(f) Applicant: Shahzad Malik
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX079
Mr Malik, the applicant, joined the meeting by telephone call together with his son. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Malik’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Malik to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SG14 RYF for a period of one year from 30 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Malik’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Malik to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SG14 RYF for a period of one year from 30 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.
(g) Applicant: Archie McLellan
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX052
Mr McLellan, the applicant, joined the meeting by video call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr McLellan’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr McLellan to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SJ63 BXX for a period of one year from 2 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr McLellan’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr McLellan to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SJ63 BXX for a period of one year from 2 September 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.
(h) Applicant: Malcolm Mearns
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX194
There was no appearance by or on behalf of Mr Mearns, the applicant. The Convener proposed that the application be considered in Mearns’ absence. This was agreed unanimously. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Mearns’ application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Mearns to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SD63 DNN for a period of one year from 1 October 2022 subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Mearns’ application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Mearns to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SD63 DNN for a period of one year from 1 October 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.
(i) Applicant: James Liddell
Variation: exception to policy and standard condition 22
Licence No.: TX134
Mr Liddell, the applicant, joined the meeting by video call. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Convener proposed that Mr Liddell’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Liddell to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SN14 AEO for a period of one year from 7 October 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED: That Mr Liddell’s application for variation be granted and that standard condition 22 of his licence be amended to enable Mr Liddell to continue to operate his present vehicle, registration number SN14 AEO for a period of one year from 7 October 2022, subject to the vehicle being tested at three-monthly intervals.