http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/-t1.htm Local Legal and Licensing News and Information Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:21:04 GMT 10 http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/13/10/53/logo_p11.gif http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/-t1.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm Licensing Section As everybody is well aware the postal strikes situations does not seem to be getting better and more disruption to the service is planned next week, and beyond. I would urge all licensees who need the following to get in touch by phone of the Licensing Section to sort out these matters. Vehicle Test - Anybody due a test in December, these test dates are usually posted out the first week in Nvember - we will still endeavour to post these but if you have not recieved a date by the 14th ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:21:04 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm#1958 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm Licensing Section The Board thank the Officers for the "out of hours work" on enforcement and it was noted by the members that the report which appeared in the local press had distorted some of the report, The Cheif Licensing Officer explained that the warning letters as described may have been for minor problems with vehicles, and he was pleased with the fitness of Sheffield Licensed vehicles and pointed to another section of the report where a joint operation with Police and the Vehicle inspectorate ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:20:03 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm#1949 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm Licensing Section
There was no application for a fares rate change from any party or trade association at the meeting.]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:12:27 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm#1948 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm Licensing Section As you are well aware the Taxi Licensing Section have been asked to put out to tenders for the provision of providing the testing of licenced and potentially licensed vehicles. The Board had asked for a minimum of 7 garages to provide the Compliance Testing of Vehicle on behalf of the Council. The Council only recieved TWO tenders. At its meeting of 3rd September it was resolved that the Chair of the Board, along with the Cheif Licensing Officer were to open and look at teh two ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:38:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm#1946 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm Licensing Section
1, Taxi Testing update, (Tenders received)

2, Hackney Carriage Fares Review

3, Enforcement Review

4, Joint Working with other Officers.

All the reports are available at the usual place on the Council Website.

I will update the outcomes shortly]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:18:15 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm#1945 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm Licensing Section The Next Policy meeting of the Licensing Board is set for 3rd Septemeber 200. The Policy items on the agenda to be discussed are Driver Medicals ( Provision off and frequency) Long Service Awards Licensing Board hearing Procedures. Private Hire and Hackney CArriage Liaison Group (setting up of) Update on Tender for Provision of Taxi Compliance Testing. The full report documents will be available on line nearer the date of the meeting, as www.sheffield.gov.uk ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:53:29 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm#1862 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm Licensing Section The report that was presented to the Licensing Board on 7th April 09, stated that the Board wished for the Council Officers to look into the tendering and contracting out for two additional test centres to run inconjunction with the current suppliers. This had a previso, that if the current supplier was unable to maintain a service under the new proposals the matter must be referred back to them at the earliest opportunity. The Management of the current suppliers have informed the Licensing ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 08 May 2009 13:10:44 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm#1789 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm Licensing Section There seems to have been some confusion in what the Policy on new drivers means to current drivers who let thier licences lapse and apply beyond the date of expiry of thier licence. I have tried to explain the situation below, if you need fruther clarification please either make comment on here or ring licensing on the usual numbers. Any new driver to the Council, (never held a licence in the past) The Licensing Board have only give delegated powers to Officers to issue a licence ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:42:45 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm#1860 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm Licensing Section This is something that has been in the press and raised again over the past couple of weeks below is set out the current legal situation in relation to Taxi and Private hire drivers hours. Please note that if you do have a PSV or HGV licence and drive a taxi private hire as a secondary job or income then you may fall foul of certain laws, rules and regulation to do with your HGV/PSV licence, Anybod with these types of licences must check with the appropriate Auhority as to what legislation and ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:48:30 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm#1861 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm Licensing Section
http://www.manganese.com/pr/311]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:13:50 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm#1857 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm Licensing Section Some of you may be aware that Taxi Licensing Officers have been undertaking enforcement in two main areas of the City where ILLEGAL PARKING of Hackney Carriages and other vehicles some licensed some un-licenced has been causing problems for othe road users and residents of the areas involved. As a licensing section we do have to respond to complaints and instruction from Licensing Board this is what my officers have been doing. We have had a few drivers ringing to complain that they ... Sheffield SC Licensing Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:57:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm#1855 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm Licensing Section
The Policy was reviewed in August 2008 and will not be reviewed until 2011 at the earliest unless requested by the Board to be reviewed earlier.

I hope this dispels the rumours for you.]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:45:34 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm#1854 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm Licensing Section There was three policies at the Licensing Board today, The Board was attended today by trade reps from PHDA and appologies were recieved from STTA and SCOPHO 1, NEW DRIVERS - LENGHTH OF FIRST LICENCE. It was resloved that for any new application for a private hire and hackney carriage drivers licence the Licensing Board only give delegated powers to officers to grant on first application a licence for a term of 9 months, also that on a 2nd Licence issued, this would be for a 12 months ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:38:30 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm#1853 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm Licensing Section The Licensing Board at its meeting on 2nd June 2009, recomended to the Cabinet of the Council, that a demand survey be undertaken from June 2010 until January 2011, The survey will be tendered for later this year to start on the 1st June 2010. Where Council's operate a limitation policy, they have to have an up to date survey to maintain a limitation. Up to date in in opinions of Crown Courts in stated cases is not more than three years old. The previous survey was commisioned ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:49 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm#1819 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/next-policy-meeting-and-reports-t664.htm Licensing Section
1. Hackney Carriage Survey Report (setting the timing for the next survey)
2. Enforcement activity reveiw
3, Frequency of CRB checks.

Copies of these reports will be available on the Council web site, when they have been distrubuted to the Councillors involved.]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Mon, 18 May 2009 15:46:30 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/next-policy-meeting-and-reports-t664.htm#1809 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/next-policy-meeting-and-reports-t664.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-testing-t644.htm Admin CLICK TO DOWNLOAD pdf FILE Joint Report of the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Governance and the Head of Facilities Management and Transport Services to the Licensing Board 7th April 2009 Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Mechanical Testing of Licensed & Prospective Licensed Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicles 1.0 Purpose 1.1 To review the current provision of testing facilities for mechanical and compliance testing of private hire and hackney carriage ... Sheffield SC Licensing Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:24:23 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-testing-t644.htm#1769 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-testing-t644.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/private-hire-specification-t641.htm Licensing Section Further to the meeting of the Licensing Board on 10th February 2009, we have had enquiries about type of vehicles that are allowed to be licensed. The Board have now made it clear that Officers will not be able to licence ANY INSURANCE WRITE OFF'S . PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY VEHICLES THAT IT WILL BE ACCEPTABLE. This includes Category A B C which were always unacceptable, the Board have now added Catergory D to that list. If you are unsure ask the trader or seller to give you written ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:05:59 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/private-hire-specification-t641.htm#1764 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/private-hire-specification-t641.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policy-meeting-10th-feb-2009-t618.htm Licensing Section The Licensing Board of Sheffield City Council had a policy meeting on 10th Feb 2009. The three Taxi Licensing Policies that were debated were as follows. 1, Amendments to the Private Hire Vehicle Specification. 2, Illegal plying for hire 3, Advertising on/in Licensed Vehicles. The reports are available on the Councils web site http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/licensing-board I will give a short summary of the resolutions made by the ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:43:23 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policy-meeting-10th-feb-2009-t618.htm#1686 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policy-meeting-10th-feb-2009-t618.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/circular-sent-out-in-december-t569.htm vulcan I have looked at the new circular sent out by the Council. i must admit (under my breath) that it looks good, is more informative and easier to read, Just hope that the glossy style doesnt cost us more money in the long run. Did anybody hear the out come of the December Board who were discussing the "replacement of engines" and the age of vehicles when this is done? Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:50:42 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/circular-sent-out-in-december-t569.htm#1525 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/circular-sent-out-in-december-t569.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-on-advertising-10-feb-meeting-t613.htm Admin Report of the Assistant Chief Executive Legal & Governance to the Licensing Board 10th February 2009. Hackney Carriage Licensing & Private hire Licensing Advertising in/on Licensed Vehicles 1.0 Purpose 1.1 To consider the current policy on advertising in and on hackney carriages and extending the Policy to cover Private Hire Vehicles. 2.0 Background 2.1 Sheffield City Council Hackney Carriage Bye law 3 allows the Licensee of Hackney Carriage vehicles ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:15:23 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-on-advertising-10-feb-meeting-t613.htm#1673 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-on-advertising-10-feb-meeting-t613.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/meeting-10th-feb-important-t612.htm Admin Policy review on Private Hire vehicles Report of the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Governance to the Licensing Board 10th February 2009 Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Private Hire Vehicle Specification Review 1.0 Purpose 1.1 To review the current specification, which is used to determine the suitability of a vehicle to be licensed as a Private Hire Vehicle. 2.0 Background 2.1 The Licensing Board in February 2008 set a policy of only allowing ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:00:23 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/meeting-10th-feb-important-t612.htm#1671 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/meeting-10th-feb-important-t612.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/limitation-of-taxi-numbers-a-brief-legal-history-t210.htm Anonymous The limitation of Hackney Carriage numbers 3.0 Limitation of taxi numbers – a brief legal history 3.1 A Licensing Authority did, until 1985, have unfettered power to limit the number of taxi licences that it chose to issue. Following changes introduced in the Transport Act 1985 a Licensing Authority could continue to limit taxi numbers but “if, and only if” it was satisfied that there is no significant unmet demand for taxi services in that area. ... Sheffield SC Licensing Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:40:34 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/limitation-of-taxi-numbers-a-brief-legal-history-t210.htm#437 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/limitation-of-taxi-numbers-a-brief-legal-history-t210.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-licensing-clinics-t548.htm vulcan I have just heard that Taxi Licensing are to run Clinics (what that is I dont know) around the City, at the two big Private hire firms and then at possible PMC or another community centre, It seems that there will be licensing officers available through the day at these given events for questions and answers, and also with the possibilty of taking insurance documents and notices that should usually be returned to the Licensing at the town hall. This sounds like a good Idea and looks like the ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:32:18 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-licensing-clinics-t548.htm#1478 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-licensing-clinics-t548.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-of-the-assistant-chief-executive-legal-and-governance-t402.htm Aftab Report of the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Governance to the Licensing Board Quoted from the stta website Report of the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Governance to the Licensing Board 11th March 2008 Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Private hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Enforcement Review Purpose 1.1 To review the enforcement regime of the Taxi Licensing Section. 2. Background 2.1 The City Council has a duty to enforce ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:40:37 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-of-the-assistant-chief-executive-legal-and-governance-t402.htm#1077 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/report-of-the-assistant-chief-executive-legal-and-governance-t402.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/bus-gate-and-lane-enforcement-around-castlegate-t294.htm Admin Bus Gate and Lane Enforcement Around Castlegate The bus gate at Bridge Street and Castlegate bus lane are the next in the city to begin enforcement action. Sheffield City Council is urging motorists to adhere to restrictions to avoid enforcement action. As with other bus gates in the city, motorists will receive warning letters initially before full enforcement begins. Warning notices will advise drivers that they have illegally driven down the bus lane or passed through the gate. ... Sheffield SC Licensing Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:51:20 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/bus-gate-and-lane-enforcement-around-castlegate-t294.htm#820 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/bus-gate-and-lane-enforcement-around-castlegate-t294.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-survey-infront-of-council-t211.htm sheffph SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Chief Executive’s Directorate REPORT TO CABINET 12/12/07 REPORT OF: Chief Executive SUBJECT: Provision of Taxi Services in Sheffield SUMMARY This report summarises the findings of the independent report into taxi provision in Sheffield which was commissioned by Full Council. Consideration is given to questions of future demand, limitation, impact of the taxi trade on other modes of transport, the ability of disabled people to access taxi services ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:33:16 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-survey-infront-of-council-t211.htm#454 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/the-report-on-survey-infront-of-council-t211.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/last-ranks-given-2006-t92.htm Aftab Rank Provision2006]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:26:12 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/last-ranks-given-2006-t92.htm#161 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/last-ranks-given-2006-t92.htm