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More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice A taxi driver kept a secret from the council and lost £1,182 and his licence and because of it. Kambiz Akhondi, 59, from Calfe Fen Close, Soham , first appeared before South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Licensing Sub Committee in August 2024 after an application to renew his private hire driver licence was refused. The license was refused as he had not made the Council aware of three DVLA speeding endorsements he received between 2021 and 2022 - which was a condition of his licence.
He appealed the decision to the District Council’s Licensing Sub Committee where the panel approved the refusal to grant renewal of his private hire driver licence. Mr Akhondi then appealed the Council’s decision in a hearing which took place at Peterborough Magistrates Court on April 10. It was found the 59-year-old was not a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence.
Mr Akhondi’s appeal against the District Council was dismissed and the Council was awarded £1,182 in costs. Rob Lewis, Service Manager for Licensing at South Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “The safety of the public is our highest priority, and we expect all licensed drivers to meet the standards required of them. Failing to disclose penalty points is a serious matter, as transparency and trust are fundamental to the licensing system.
"The decision to refuse this licence, and the dismissal of the subsequent appeal, sends a clear message - those who do not fully comply with the rules and fail to disclose penalty points will face serious consequences.” Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
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