Two members of the trade attended this meeting, Chairman of the Falmouth Association, and myself (S Witchell) Secretary of Newquay Association. A letter from Cllr Geoff Brown was read out, then both members of the trade were given 3 minutes to speak their case before the committee decided on the issues, putting forward the arguments of raised costs with no direct benefit. I am pleased to report that thanks to our efforts (meeting with Geoff Brown in February) and further responses, the committee concluded to NOT introduce the proposed additional knowledge test and driver assessment, and further concluded to remove the existing tests from the driver application process in Kerrier & Caradon Zones! So all being well, the additional test issue is dead.
However, they also ruled that there would be more focus on the conditions attached to a driver licence, and that at the point of renewal, the applicant would be required to specifically sign a copy of the conditions to ensure they are understood, with the possibility of the Council providing a short video on requirements that would need to be watched, but this is a matter for future debate.
The proposed additions and amendments to the conditions were also approved by the committee.