Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy - Fylde Borough ...

1.7 Consultation1.7.1 There are a number of groups and organisations that have an interest in theprovision of taxi and PHV services, including the trade itself, residents andenforcers, all of whom have views and concerns that require consideration.In drawing up this policy, the Authority has consulted with the following:1.7.2 Representatives of the hackney carriage and private hire tradeFylde Licensed Hackney Drivers AssociationFylde Taxi and Private Hire AssociationFylde CouncillorsFylde Town and Parish CouncilsFylde MP & MEPYouth Parliament RepresentativeFylde Local Strategic PartnershipFylde Community Safety UnitLocal Chambers of TradeLocal businesses and their representativesLocal residents and their representatives (via Resident’s Association)Fylde Primary Care TrustSt Annes Regeneration PartnershipNew Fylde HousingHoliday association of Lytham St AnnesLancashire ConstabularyLancashire County Council traffic & Road SafetyLancashire County Council Children's Services Authority (School Contracts)Lancashire County Council (Children & Families)Blackpool Council Taxi licensingWyre Borough Council Taxi LicensingNW TourismCitizens Advice BureauAge ConcernBlackpool Council Central Vehicle Maintenance unitDisabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee1.7.3 In developing a policy and procedures document that will deliver theappropriate objectives locally (see 2.2 below) views were sought on whatshould be included in such a document. The opportunity was given for allinterested parties to comment on what they should be in the statement ofpolicy to ensure that it reflected the local balance between the commercialinterests of the trade and the communities it serves and impacts upon.1.7.4 Proper weight was given to the views of all those consulted prior to thispolicy statement being finalised and taking effect. The trade andstakeholders all positively assisted in developing the policy and conditions.4