Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire Licensing fees and charges
Taxi and Private Hire licence fees 2024-2027
Notice is hereby given that Rochford District Council intends to vary the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licence fees below in accordance with section 70(3)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
| Vehicles | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney Carriage (HC) – Grant or renewal | £280.00 | £280.00 |
| Hackney Carriage – Wheelchair accessible – Grant or renewal | £230.00 | £280.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) – Grant or renewal | £225.00 | £280.00 |
| Private Hire Vehicle – Wheelchair accessible – Grant or renewal | £175.00 | £280.00 |
| Vehicle Replacement (Grant) | £50.00 | £60.00 |
| Vehicle Compliance test (Interim Inspection) | £30.00 | £30.00 |
| Drivers 1 Year | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| HC & PHV (combined licence)- Grant | £70.00 | £183.33 |
| HC & PHV (combined licence)-Renewal | £70.00 | £166.67 |
| PHV or HC (only) – Grant | £60.00 | £183.33 |
| PHV or HC (only) - Renewal | £60.00 | £166.67 |
| Drivers 3 Year | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| HC & PHV (combined licence)- Grant of new applicant | £140.00 | £400.00 |
| HC & PHV (combined licence)-Renewal | £140.00 | £350.00 |
| PHV or HC (only) – Grant | £120.00 | £400.00 |
| PHV or HC (only) - Renewal | £120.00 | £350.00 |
| Operators 1 Year | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Operators with one vehicle | £80.00 | £106.00 |
| Operators with two to five vehicles | £120.00 | £122.00 |
| Operators with six to ten vehicles | £200.00 | £190.00 |
| Operators with eleven to twenty vehicles | £200.00 | £250.00 |
| Operators with twenty one or more vehicles | £200.00 | £250.00 |
| Operators 5 Year | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Operators with one vehicle | £400.00 | £280.00 |
| Operators with two to five vehicles | £600.00 | £360.00 |
| Operators with six to ten vehicles | £1,000.00 | £700.00 |
| Operators with eleven to twenty vehicles | £1,000.00 | £1,000.00 |
| Operators with twenty one or more vehicles | £1,000.00 | £1,000.00 |
| Taxi Other | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Checking and sealing taximeters | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| Replacement drivers badge | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| Replacement Plate (including accessories) | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| Door stickers (each) | £7.00 | £10.00 |
| Additional Knowledge test | £20.00 | £25.00 |
| DBS (Subject to fee change by service provider) | £65.00 | £65.00 |
You can comment on these changes in writing by:
- Emailing licensing@rochford.gov.uk using the subject line ‘Proposed taxi licence fee changes’
- Post to Licensing Team, Rochford District Council, South Street, Rochford, Essex. SS4 1BW
Comments closed on 30th January 2024
If we receive no objections within the minimum 28 day notice period the new fee charges will apply from 1 April 2024. Any objections will be given due consideration by the Council and the proposed fees with or without modification will apply from 1 April 2024.