Read our policies

Before you apply for a new private hire or taxi licence, there are a number of important documents you should read.

Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Licensing Policy

All information relating to hackney carriage or private hire licensing in the borough is available in our Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Licensing Policy. 

Read Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2021 - 2026

Assessment of Previous Convictions

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the criteria to be taken into account by the licensing authority when determining whether or not an applicant or an existing licence holder is a fit and proper person to hold vehicle driver or vehicle operator licence.

Read our Assessment of Previous Convictions.

How we use your data

For details on how we use data relating to licence holders and applicants, please see the licensing privacy policy.

Tracking your application

We aim to start processing this type of application within four weeks of receipt. If you do not hear anything from us within this timescale, please email us with the date you applied and the payment reference so we can track your application.