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Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licenses
| Type | Set by | Fee/charge 2008/9 | Proposed fee/ charge 2009/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £154.00 | £154.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £79.00 | £79.00 |
| iii) Fee for knowledge base test for drivers - new applicants only | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £22.00 | £22.00 |
| Type | Set by | Fee/charge 2008/9 | Proposed fee/ charge 2009/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Single vehicle | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £63.00 | £63.00 |
| ii) Two vehicles | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £123.00 | £123.00 |
| iii) Each additional vehicle | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £27.00 | £27.00 |
| Type | Set by | Fee/charge 2008/9 | Proposed fee/ charge 2009/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) Grant | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £98.00 | £98.00 |
| ii) Renewal | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £79.00 | £79.00 |
| iii) Replacement plate | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £22.00 | £22.00 |
| Type | Set by | Fee/charge 2008/9 | Proposed fee/ charge 2009/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) up to 3 days | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | No charge | No charge |
| ii) 4-10 days | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| iii) After 10 days | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £45.00 | £45.00 |
| Replacement badge | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | £18.00 | £18.00 |
| iv) Vehicle 'Certificate of Compliance' test | Discretionary: Env. Health Portfolio Holder | n/a | £30.00 |
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.

