Taxi changes consultation open and drivers are invited to have their say

Tougher taxi rules on the way

The government plans to require extra training for drivers, taxi meters and special coloured license plates among other measures.

Taxi changes consultation open and drivers are invited to have their say

Residents and cab drivers are being invited to have their say as part of a consultation on changes to the local authority’s taxi licensing policy.

First glimpse of what new Telford community centre could look like as consultation set to open

The council has released an artist's impression of what a planned new community centre in a Telford village.

Hartlepool Council opens consultation on new taxi licensing policy

Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a formal consultation on its Draft Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy for 2025. Members of the public, along with taxi and private hire operators, are invited to give their views before the 23 May deadline.The proposed policy update sets out terms and conditions for licensing drivers, vehicles and operators within the borough. Key proposals include the removal of all vehicle age limits. Ins…