Decision details

Purpose of Report: To review the operation of the Taxi Rank.

The Cabinet Member is asked to consider the 24 hours use of the taxi rank.

RESOLVED                 That the Cabinet Member agreed:

(i)           That the Duncombe Place taxi rank should continue to operate as a 24 hour rank.

(ii)          That the head of the rank be relocated further towards the Museum Street Junction.

(iii)        That the existing shelter  near the existing head of the rank be removed.

(iv)        That the Council continues to work with North Yorkshire Police to aid their efforts in combating the anti social behaviour that takes place.

(v)         That Councillor Williams, the Cabinet Member for Crime and Community Safety be asked to look at issues in the area.

REASONS:

(i)           Due to demand for a taxi rank in that location and there being no practical way to prevent individuals from using it to seek a taxi.

(ii)          To enable clearer more reliable CCTV monitoring of the head of the rank.

(iii)        To remove a potential focus for rowdy activity and to improve the street scene.

(iv)        To try to resolve the concerns of residents.

(v)         To try to resolve the concerns of residents.