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Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licenses
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2009/10 | Proposed Fee/ Charge 2010/11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £154.00 | £164.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £79.00 | £83.00 |
| iii) Fee for knowledge base test for drivers - new applicants only | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £22.00 | £23.00 |
| iv) Replacement badge | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £18.00 | £19.00 |
| v) Criminal Records Check* | Criminal Records Bureau | £36.00* | £36.00* |
| vi) DVLA Mandate* | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency | £5.00* | £5.00* |
* These charges are additional to all grant and renewal applications.
NB: The Criminal Records Check and DVLA Mandate may be subject to change as the Council do not determine these fees (see above).
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2009/10 | Proposed Fee/ Charge 2010/11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Single vehicle | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £63.00 | £67.00 |
| ii) Two vehicles | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £123.00 | £130.00 |
| iii) Each additional vehicle | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £27.00 | £29.00 |
| Type | Set by | Fee/Charge 2009/10 | Proposed Fee/ Charge 2010/11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £98.00 | £104.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £79.00 | £85.00 |
| iii) Replacement plate | Discretionary: Environmental Services Portfolio Holder | £22.00 | £23.00 |
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.
