Bookings for private hire vehicles can only be made through a licensed operator. The operator may be a company or an individual.

An operator is required to have an operating base. Before an application is made for a licence, would be applicants should contact the Councils Planning Department to establish whether or not planning permission is required. The Planning department can be contacted via the Councils main switchboard telephone number 01480 388388.

Please use the links on the right to navigate to the form of application for an operators licence and the relevant conditions regulating its use.