Ely, Proposed Changes To Taxi And Private Hire Licence Fees
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East Cambridgeshire District Council
The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01353 665555
NOTICE of proposed changes in fees for vehicle and operator licences in accordance with section 70 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
The Council has determined that the fees in respect of the grant and renewal of private hire and hackney carriage vehicle and operator licences be varied as follows:
| Licence Type | Existing fee | Proposed fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hire vehicle licence | |||
| New and renewal (excl. stickers) | £250 | £160 | - £90 |
| Variation | £35 | £45 | + £10 |
| Transfer | £25 | £25 | Zero |
| Licence Type | Existing Fee | Proposed Fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New and renewal (excl. stickers) | £250 | £190 | - £60 |
| Variation | £35 | £45 | + £10 |
| Transfer | £25 | £25 | Zero |
| Licence Type | Existing Fee | Proposed Fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New and renewal | N/A | £140 | N/A |
| Variation | N/A | £25 | N/A |
| Transfer | N/A | £25 | N/A |
| 1 year operator licence – new and renewal | Existing fee | Proposed fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | £126 | £126 | Zero |
| 2 to 5 vehicles | £156 | £156 | |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | £186 | £186 | |
| 11+ vehicles | £216 | £216 |
| 5 year operator licence – new and renewal | Existing fee | Proposed fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vehicle | £627 | £627 | Zero |
| 2 to 5 vehicles | £737 | £737 | |
| 6 to 10 vehicles | £847 | £847 | |
| 11+ vehicles | £957 | £957 |
| Existing fee | Proposed fee | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft, loss etc of a licence | £10.50 | £10.50 | Zero |
| Theft, loss etc of a vehicle plate | £20 | £30 | + £10 |
| Change of address | £10.50 | £10.50 | Zero |
| Replacement door sticker | £6 | £6 | Zero |
If no objection is made by the date specified above, or if objections so made are withdrawn the proposed amendment shall come into operation on Wednesday 26 December 2025 or the date of withdrawal of the objection or, if more than one, of the last objection, whichever date is the later. If any objections are made, the Council will consider these objections on 21 January 2026 and if deemed appropriate any amendment in the fees will come into force on a date to be determined by the Council, which shall be no later than Wednesday 25 February 2026.
21 November 2025
Stewart Broome
Licensing Manager
Open to feedback
From
27-Nov-2025
To
25-Dec-2025
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