On 20 December 2023, the Council’s Regulatory Committee approved the latest version of our hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy which can be viewed below.
The keys changes to the policy are as follows:
- Updated layout and formatting to make accessible for people using screen readers
- Drivers are required to undertake a safeguarding and child sexual exploitation awareness course every three years
- Additional guidance on driver conduct expectations
- Update driver conditions
- Relaxed policy in relation to wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Additional guidance on DBS checks for drivers, proprietors and operators
- Additional general guidance to assist applicants and licence holders
The requirement for drivers to undertake a safeguarding and child sexual exploitation awareness course every three years will be actioned when drivers renew their licence.
Contact details
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Licensing Team
Redcar and Cleveland House
Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
licensingadmin@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
01287 612377