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Southend Taxi Licensing Policy 2025 – Public Consultation.
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Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents, businesses, drivers, operators, proprietors and stakeholders to give their views on the proposed Taxi Licensing Policy 2025. This new draft policy aims to improve public safety, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure high standards across the city’s taxi and private hire industry.
About the Policy
The proposed Taxi Licensing Policy brings together all existing licensing rules and statutory guidance into one clear, accessible document. It sets out:
Guidance for applicants, drivers, operators, and vehicle owners
How we ensure passenger safety and accessibility
Standards for vehicle emissions, maintenance, and cleanliness
A new penalty points system to tackle non-compliance
Requirements for driver conduct, safeguarding training, and English language proficiency
Aims of the Policy
The policy is designed to:
Safeguard the public, especially children and vulnerable adults
Promote a professional and reliable taxi trade
Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and accessible
Support the transition to low-emission and environmentally friendly transport
Protect consumers and maintain public confidence in the taxi and private hire sector
We Want Your Views
The Council is now consulting on the draft policy and welcomes feedback from:
Licensed taxi and private hire drivers and operators
Residents and community groups
Local stakeholders, businesses and tourism providers
Disability advocacy groups
Essex Police and other relevant agencies
Your input will help shape the final version of the policy and ensure it reflects the needs of the community.
Write to: Southend-on-Sea City Council, Engagement and Partnerships Team, PO Box 6, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER.
Please ensure that if you are commenting on a specific section of the policy you quote the section and page number.
The consultation will run for six weeks and closes on 10th September 2025.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting residents, businesses, drivers, operators, proprietors and stakeholders to give their views on the proposed Taxi Licensing Policy 2025. This new draft policy aims to improve public safety, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure high standards across the city’s taxi and private hire industry.
About the Policy
The proposed Taxi Licensing Policy brings together all existing licensing rules and statutory guidance into one clear, accessible document. It sets out:
Guidance for applicants, drivers, operators, and vehicle owners
How we ensure passenger safety and accessibility
Standards for vehicle emissions, maintenance, and cleanliness
A new penalty points system to tackle non-compliance
Requirements for driver conduct, safeguarding training, and English language proficiency
Aims of the Policy
The policy is designed to:
Safeguard the public, especially children and vulnerable adults
Promote a professional and reliable taxi trade
Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and accessible
Support the transition to low-emission and environmentally friendly transport
Protect consumers and maintain public confidence in the taxi and private hire sector
We Want Your Views
The Council is now consulting on the draft policy and welcomes feedback from:
Licensed taxi and private hire drivers and operators
Residents and community groups
Local stakeholders, businesses and tourism providers
Disability advocacy groups
Essex Police and other relevant agencies
Your input will help shape the final version of the policy and ensure it reflects the needs of the community.
Southend Taxi Licensing Policy 2025 – Public Consultation. is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
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Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Southend Taxi Licensing Policy 2025 – Public Consultation.
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
