In most cases a current UK or EU passport or Biometric Residence Permit will normally be satisfactory. Details of the exact documents that can be accepted are listed in the guide sheet available. The Immigration Act 2016 has made amendments to the licensing regime. The council is now required to undertake a face-to-face immigration check in relation to all applicants to ensure the person has the right to work in the UK. Without satisfactory evidence, the council cannot validate an application or issue a licence. In order to satisfy this requirement, certain documents must be provided. Driving historyĪpplicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a current driving licence issued by the Site which gives you more information on CSE and how to identify the warning signs of a child or young person at risk, there are also some useful contacts should you come across any situation that is of concern to you. Knowledge Test - Guidance Document (v4) Īs a licensed driver with Chichester District Council you may come into contact with children or young people at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Information about the Knowledge Test is available below which includes material that we strongly recommend is read and revised. The test costs £41.00 and a retest is £20.00. We would ask that the appropriate fee is paid by card via our Customer Services Team. We have a number of dates available to undertake the Knowledge Test, therefore please contact the Licensing Team to reserve a place using the details below. Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)Īpplicants are required to pass our Knowledge Test. By passing the test it will demonstrate that the applicant has a suitable level of knowledge to provide a professional and safe service to customers.In order for us to process an application we require the following: Please see Hackney carriage and private hire policy for further details.Īpplicants must provide evidence of their suitability to act as a hackney carriage or private hire driver. Prior to applying for a licence, we strongly recommend that all applicants refer to the relevant, conditions and policies adopted by Chichester District Council (the 'council'). Application Form T1 - Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver's Licence

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