Public Question Time
To receive any questions from members of the public provided that a question does not relate to:
· Matters which are the subject of current or pending legal proceedings, or
· Matters relating to employees or former employees of the Council or comments in respect of individual Council Officers
Minutes:
Mr Paul Macsween, a licensed Hackney Carriage driver who drove a London style taxicab stated that he was also speaking on behalf of seven or eight colleagues who drove similar vehicles. He noted that the Trade seemed to be directed by events in London where it was planned to introduce all-electric vehicles. He asked if it was known when the City of Gloucester would introduce a similar requirement and if possible the process could be slowed down to assist drivers with forward planning.
The Chair referred Mr Macsween to Agenda item 6 where the Committee were asked to approve proposed changes to the rule books for consultation. She advised that the consultation provided an opportunity for Mr Macsween and his colleagues to make appropriate representations on the issue.
She stated that she would welcome formal responses from Mr Macsween and his colleagues which would be considered by the Committee at its December meeting.