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All new and existing licensed drivers within Kirklees must meet the standards set out in the Fitness and Suitability Policy.
The council is reviewing the policy, as people travelling in hackney carriage and private hire vehicles should be confident that the drivers of those vehicles meet standards to ensure they are safe and suitable for their role as a licensed driver. The proposed changes have been considered prior to the consultation.
If you wish to submit any correspondence or make an application, we strongly encourage that these are made electronically and emailed to licensing@kirklees.gov.uk as the postal services are currently disrupted. You will receive confirmation that your application/email has been received and if applicable, we will call you back to arrange for payment to be taken over the phone as we cannot accept cheques as present.
Temporary Off Sales Permission
The Business and Planning Act 2020 has temporarily modified the Licensing Act 2003 to provide an automatic extension to the terms of most premises licences which currently only permit the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises to allow the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The provisions are temporary until 30 September 2021.
If you wish to submit any correspondence or make an application, we strongly encourage that these are made electronically and emailed to licensing@kirklees.gov.uk as the postal services are currently disrupted. You will receive confirmation that your application/email has been received and if applicable, we will call you back to arrange for payment to be taken over the phone as we cannot accept cheques as present.