The Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Support presented a report from the Director of Public Health setting out proposals to extend the transitional periods currently set out in the Council’s existing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy 2015 – 2019 as they relate to the requirements for the licensing of new diesel vehicles as either Hackney Carriages (taxis) or Private Hire Vehicles in order that they continue to meet specific European Emission Standards after 31 March 2018 and until such time as a revised Policy takes effect in 2019.