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Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licenses
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2010/11 | Fee/Charge 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £164.00 | £169.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £83.00 | £86.00 |
| iii) Fee for knowledge base test for drivers - new applicants only | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £23.00 | £24.00 |
| iv) Replacement badge | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £19.00 | £20.00 |
| * Criminal Records Check | £36.00 | £44.00 | |
| * DVLA Mandate | £5.00 | £5.00 |
* These charges are to be added to your application for Grant and Renewal. The Criminal Records Check fee is subject to change as the Council does not determine this fee.
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2010/11 | Fee/Charge 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Single vehicle | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £67.00 | £69.00 |
| ii) Two vehicles | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £130.00 | £134.00 |
| iii) Each additional vehicle | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £29.00 | £30.00 |
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2010/11 | Fee/Charge 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £104.00 | £107.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £85.00 | £88.00 |
| iii) Replacement plate | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £23.00 | £24.00 |
| iv) Certificate of Compliance | £30.00 (in addition to MOT test fee as set by VOSA) | £30.00 (in addition to MOT test fee as set by VOSA) |
Council policy when setting the fee/charges above:
Recovery of the whole costs of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing system so that the costs of the service are borne by the user.
