East Dunbartonshire Council's Legal and Democratic Services
department is responsible for the processing of all licence
applications including Taxi Drivers.
In addition to the delegated powers to grant licences, the
Council's Civic Government Appeals Board is the licensing authority
for miscellaneous applications under the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982 which include the licensing of Taxi
Drivers.
You will shortly be able to apply online for a Taxi Driver
licence. In the meantime please download the attached taxi
driver licence application form attached.
Payment Details
A licence fee is payable:
Failed application redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the
local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only
uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be
made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
Licence holder redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the
local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only
uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of
Session within 28 days of the decision.
Consumer Complaint
If you wish to appeal against a decision to grant a licence and
you are a valid objector, you may do so to the local sheriff within
28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if
they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of
Session within 28 days of the decision.