Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation
The council are consulting on a revised policy which details how we licence taxis and private hire vehicles, operators and driver and we would welcome your views on the new policy.
The Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation is open from 19 April, and closes on 14 July 2024.
This is the first major review of our taxi policy for some years and will incorporate revised statutory guidance together with increased checks on drivers to ensure their continued fitness and propriety.
Members of the public, the taxi trade and other parties such as representatives of disability groups, local partnerships and transport user groups will be invited to offer feedback on the revised policy. All feedback will be considered as part of the decision-making process.
Apply for a private hire operator licence to be able to accept bookings for private hire vehicles.
Before you apply, read the:
New private hire operator licences
As all new 'private hire' applications are checked by our planning department, you must provide details of where vehicles will be parked.
If planning permission is required, applicants must obtain it before licences are issued.
Buying an existing business
If you buy an existing private hire business, you must still complete an application form and pay the relevant fee for a new licence.
Naming restrictions
Artwork for the company 'side plates' must be submitted to us for approval before we issue an operator's licence.
Private hire operator's licence fees
Find out more about taxi licence private hire operator's licence fees.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
For Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, contact the DBS directly:
- email: customerservices@dbs.gsi.gov.uk
- telephone: 0300 020 0190