Decision details

The report deals with the opportunity to establish a Hackney Carriage stand at The Waterfront, Ipswich.

The Portfolio Holder is requested to approve the establishment of this Hackney Carriage stand and approve the public consultation.

1)       To approve the siting of a Hackney Carriage stand as shown at Appendix A to the attached report.

2)       To authorise the Head of Public Protection to give notice to the Chief Officer of Police for Suffolk of the Council’s intention to establish a 24/7 Hackney Carriage stand on the waterfront and advertise in a local paper a notice of intention in accordance with Section 63(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

3)       Subject to no objections being received or any objections being withdrawn, to agree to the establishment of a 24/7 hackney carriage stand on the Waterfront and to authorise the Head of Public Protection, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community and Sport and the Head of Legal Services, to take all necessary steps to establish the rank shown in Appendix A to the attached report including the costs for a Traffic Regulation Order.

4)       In the event of any objections being duly made and not withdrawn, where they are considered substantial by the Portfolio Holder for Community and Sport, that a further report be brought to Executive to enable consideration of the objections.

Reason: To provide safe Hackney Carriage stands and comply with statutory requirements associated with the establishment of Hackney Carriage stands.