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Westoe Road - South Tyneside Council Licence Fees Review 2026/2027
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South Tyneside Council Licence Fees Review 2026/2027
Notice is hereby given of the proposed increase in fees for charges relating to hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences. In accordance with Section 70 (3) (b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 a copy of this notice will be available for public inspection at the Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL for a period 28 days from
the date of this advertisement. The offices are open from 10am to 3pm Mon –Fri. Any person wishing to raise an objection to the proposed increases may do so by writing to the Licensing Section at the Town Hall & Civic Offices at the above address or by email to
licensing@southtyneside.gov.uk
before the expiry of 28 days from the date of this notice. Any objection received will be referred to the Licensing Committee for consideration. In the absence of any objections being received the fees will come into force on 9th November 2026
Notice is hereby given of the proposed increase in fees for charges relating to hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences. In accordance with Section 70 (3) (b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 a copy of this notice will be available for public inspection at the Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL for a period 28 days from
the date of this advertisement. The offices are open from 10am to 3pm Mon –Fri. Any person wishing to raise an objection to the proposed increases may do so by writing to the Licensing Section at the Town Hall & Civic Offices at the above address or by email to
licensing@southtyneside.gov.uk
before the expiry of 28 days from the date of this notice. Any objection received will be referred to the Licensing Committee for consideration. In the absence of any objections being received the fees will come into force on 9th November 2026
Existing Charge
Proposed Charge
HC Vehicle Newly registered – annual licence
£327.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
£340.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
HC Vehicle - annual licence
£328.00
+ 2 x Test Fee
£341.00
+ 2 x Test Fee
HC Vehicle - 6 month licence
£180.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
£187.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
PH Vehicle Newly registered – annual licence
£312.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
£324.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
PH Vehicle – annual licence
£313.00
+ 2 x Test Fee
£326.00
+ 2 x Test Fee
PH Vehicle - 6 month licence
£171.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
£178.00
+ 1 x Test Fee
1 Year New Application
PH Operator 1-3 Vehicles
PH Operator 4-30
PH Operator 31 or more
£236.00
£482.00
£759.00
£245.00
£501.00
£789.00
5 Year New Application
PH Operator New 1-3 Vehicles
PH Operator New 4-30
PH Operator New 31 or more
£744.00
£1964.00
£3322.00
£774.00
£2043.00
£3455.00
1 Year Renewal application
PH Operator 1-3 Vehicles
PH Operator 4-30
PH Operator 31 or more
£220.00
£465.00
£723.00
£229.00
£484.00
£752.00
5 Year Renewal application
PH Operator 1-3 Vehicles
PH Operator 4-30
PH Operator 31 or more
£727.00
£1950.00
£3306.00
£756.00
£2028.00
£3438.00
Vehicle Inspection Test Fee
£45.00
£45.00
Transfer/change of vehicle licence (administration fee)
£42.00
£44.00
Licence Plate
£13.00
£13.50
Hackney Carriage motifs (plus VAT)
£8.50
INC VAT
£9.00
INC VAT
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