A taxi driver with three serious convictions is being considered for a new licence by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council in a private session.
The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, previously had his licence revoked by Christchurch Borough Council over a decade ago after failing to inform the authority about his offences and subsequent convictions, as required by licensing rules.
This omission led to a committee hearing and the loss of his licence, with a later appeal dismissed by the Magistrates’ Court. The applicant reapplied for a public carriage driver’s licence on March 24.
During the process, a BCP licensing officer found the driver had also applied to Portsmouth City Council in 2024. Dorset Council confirmed it would likely refuse any application from the same individual.
BCP Council’s Director of Housing and Public Protection, Kelly Deane, said public safety is central to every decision and that all applicants undergo rigorous safety checks. The licensing sub-committee will now decide if the applicant is a “fit and proper” person to hold a taxi licence.
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