Wolverhampton - Hackney Carriage Private Hire & Operator's Licences
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976 SECTION 70
HACKNEY CARRIAGE, PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES AND OPERATORS' LICENCE FEES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Wolverhampton Council propose to vary the fees for Hackney Carriage, Private Hire Vehicle and Operators' Licences within the City as follows:-
Private Hire Operators 1 Year 5 Years
(Large - More than 4 Vehicles)
Initial £1,000 N/A
Renewal £250 £750
(Small - 4 Vehicles or Less)
Initial £1,000 N/A
Renewal £750 £3,000
Vehicles 6 months 12 months
Hackney Carriage
Up to 16 years Old N/A £175
Exceptional Condition
Assessment required
at 16 years and each
subsequent 6 months £120 N/A
Private Hire Vehicle
(over 12 years old only) £175
(Under 10 years old only) £175
Fast track application £180 £180
In accordance with S70(3)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 a copy of this notice may be inspected without payment during normal office hours at Licensing Services, until 12 July 2025.
Any objections to the proposed variations should be made in writing or via email to the undersigned by 12 July 2025.
Dated 14 June 2025
David Pattison
Chief Operating Officer
and Solicitor to the Council
Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton WV1 1RG
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