Cambridge City Council        	
Licensing & Enforcement Team
Cambridge City Council, 
Environmental Health Service, PO Box 700, Cambridge, CB1 0JH 
Direct Dial 01223 457888
Fax 01223 457909
E-mail: licensing@cambridge.gov.uk 

Date:

Dear Sir/ Madam

PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR APPLICATION REFERENCE

Any person who operates a Private Hire service must apply to the Authority for a Private Hire Operator’s Licence.  The objective in licensing Private Hire Operators is the safety of the public who will be (potentially) using an operator’s premises, but at least, vehicles and drivers arranged through them. 

The application process allows the Authority to assess and decide whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold an operator’s licence.

You have been nominated by _______________________________________ to provide a reference in respect of their application to become a Private Hire Operator, licensed by Cambridge City Council.  

Further details about Taxi Licensing, including the Council’s policy and procedures can be found online here: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/become-a-taxi-driver 

In order for the Council to consider the application, I would therefore be most grateful if you could complete the reference proforma (attached) and return to the applicant for them to submit as part of their application.  Any costs for the provision of such a reference must be paid for by the applicant.

May I take this opportunity of thanking you in advance for your assistance; your prompt response would be much appreciated.

Yours faithfully

Vickie Jameson
Assistant Licensing Officer
Cambridge City Council 

PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR APPLICATION REFERENCE

Applicant’s Name:

	
Your Name:
		
Position/ Job Title:	
	
Organisation:	

Your relationship to the applicant (i.e. present or previous line manager, accountant, solicitor):	

	
		
Length of time you have known the applicant:	From:

To:

If known in an employment capacity, please detail the applicant’s current/ previous position within the organisation:	

If known in an employment capacity, please detail why the applicant has left your organisation:	

	
		
Do you consider that the applicant is suited to have a Private Hire Operators Licence granted to them?
Yes or No?

Please give reasons for your answer:

	
		
Please comment on whether you are completely satisfied that the applicant is suitable to work with children and/ or vulnerable adults: 

Are you aware of the applicant being subject to/ of any allegation/ enquiry or criminal investigation?

If so, please provide details: 

	
		
In your opinion, is there any reason why the applicant should not be granted a Private Hire Operators Licence?

	
		
Would you like to add anything else?

	

	

I declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the information which I have given above is accurate and true.   

SIGNED:                                                                                                  DATE:

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