Low Emission Zone - Is your licensed vehicle compliant?
To operate beyond the 31 May 2023 all vehicles licensed as a taxi or private hire car require to meet the Council's Low Emission Standards(LEZ) of Euro 4 for petrol, Euro 6 for diesel, electric, been retro-fitted or granted a time limited exemption. Further Information
A Taxi Licence is required to operate a taxi licensed by this Authority.
On 26 April 2023 the Licensing and Regulatory Committee agreed a Limitation of Taxi Licences Policy [127kb] for the grant of Taxi Licences.
If you intend to apply for the grant of a licence please ensure you read the policy prior to submitting the application.
Read our guidance on applying [115kb] for information on the application process including details of:
To apply use our online application form
Please refer to our Fees and Charges [293kb] document for details of the current fees and accepted payment methods.
The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.
Any person can make an objection or representation against a grant or renewal application during the 28 day consultation period.
Read our guidance on making an objection or representation for more information.