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Thing is that there are two issues here. One is the way the council conducted itself over the applications given up by the courts, and they're still behaving as reprehensibly, and the second is the matter of de-restriction.

Bringing these two together is merely to put some meat on the bone for the councillors. To let them believe that there is some degree of justification for the action the council is now forced to take.

But, don't we all know that this is just nonsense. The two are substantially unrelated. The council is being forced into this new course of action because it is being dragged through the courts. My case for instance, highlights how the council used inadequate information to deny my licence - set against a background of unprecedented economic growth for all transport service types - how they exercised their discretion unreasonably, and how they've acted contrary to natural justice in the process.

Imagine a council admitting it broke the rules of justice? That's why I will be seeking a deemed grant from the Sheriff. That's why they will be granting licences while the policy is not to. That's why others will apply. That's why the current policy has been broken.

Now, they can seek to institute a "robust" survey regime to restrict licences. But, whatever they come up with, they will be back in court. Because we know it will still be the same old contrived rubbish and we will keep applying until the council's conduct is scrutinised by the justiciary, supported by councillors taking the witness box. Imagine what we will discover about council actions under oath?

Those who have perpetrated this scam are heading towards serious accountability. Hopefully careers, political and non-political, will come under scrutiny and be brought to the ignominious end they deserve.

I suspect that all the latest meanderings about getting reports and considering options is just a red herring. The council know already what they're going to do. They're just feeding scraps to the saps so it is not a surprise when it hits them.

This is what councils always do. Always have done.

As the Scouts say, be prepared.

And, as the SKULL says - apply apply apply

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One thing I did notice and that the council are saying surveys should take place every three years in line with English best practise.

I would have thought they would have taken more notice of the two year limit placed on surveys by the Scottish courts.

Or have I missed something?

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IDFIMH

I must have missed it as well then. Or maybe CEC have.

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Tomorrow will dawn with the news that the council will not de-restrict for the foreseable future. the only information I have at the moment is that this decision got cross party support.

Not what Taylor and co want to hear !!

I go to my bed now with my central pyjamas, with my central mug of cocoa and a big f**king smile on my face !!

Then why bother with the consultation document?

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IDFIMH

Maybe it is just to piiss you off...

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

I would be honoured if that were the case.

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IDFIMH

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

yes! youre correct ross
the council will probably try to operate a restricted system but if you apply they will have to grant, while thier policy says they shouldnt, strange one that eh
well as long as they fool most of the people most of the time eh!
im sure thiers a profit in there somewhere

any one want to buy a metrocab newly plated in edinburgh
had a valuation done cab worth £45k shiny plastic plate worth feck all

oh i forgot to say i can supply a driver (me) ill give you a tun a week
for 6 shifts and i take 8 weeks holiday a year

Welcome back Ali?

You made a lot of people who disliked the idea of you applying for a license, "eat their words". I suspect they look pretty foolish now?

Is there anything you would like to say to them now? lol. Besides the obvious?

Regards

JD

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thanks jd
nice to be back online
its amazing what you can do whith £260 a week when youre not paying a taxi baron a rental
are none of the detractors gonna ask the question, you know the "got youre plate yet ali"
or the one about how much it costs to buy and run a vehicle in edinburgh ?
i can now answer all these questions for them with proof if they like.
i think even they will be surprised

ha nothing changes eh!
gladstones in a huff again what a prat
oh btw alan that vintage vehicle that i put on(1999 metro)you know the one you sniped at that i wouldnt get it through its test.
a strange comment from a guy who drives a 2000 plate heap of [edited by admin] .
and there was no probs at the cab office test you see i know who they work for when they conduct test, and i know what is required and what standards they have to adhere to and i know my way round a vehicle.
of course they did try to treat me the same way as they treat the likes of you
i made a few enquiries and went up to collect the free plate a few days later.
the cockey mechanic couldnt even look at me
see you on the ranks alan