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FOUR NEIGHBOURING COUNCILS JOIN FORCES IN AGREEMENT TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC SAFETY
Four neighbouring authorities have joined forces in a partnership agreement to safeguard public safety. Telford & Wrekin, Shrop- shire, City of Wolverhampton, and South Staffordshire Councils have all signed a partnership statement that aims to bring a consistent approach to taxi safety across neighbouring authorities. Deputy Leader Telford & Wrekin council, Cllr Richard Overton said: “We’re pleased to lead this partnership and foster a united approach to taxi safety. “Taxi services operate across council borders, so collaboration and communication are key tools. This agreement will ensure we continue working in a consistent way to protect residents and that
all licensed taxi drivers and operators comply with the law.” Key objectives of this partnership include enforcing rules and regulations uniformly and ensuring the safety of licensed drivers and their vehicles. Cllr Overton added: “Through collaborative efforts, sharing of information, and joint cross-border enforcement exercises, we determined to enhance
are safety
measures across neighbouring authorities. “This statement shows our continued commitment to joint working to
ensure that our
passengers feel safe and have confidence in the taxi trade. This commitment continues to put public safety at the heart of
decision making and enforcement.” Leader of South Staffordshire Council, Cllr Roger Lees BEM, said: “This partnership agreement demonstrates the priority of taxi safety across the authorities, and our commitment to continue to work together in a consistent manner to protect our residents.” Cllr Chris Schofield, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for Planning and Regulatory Services said: “Shropshire Council is fully committed to this partnership agreement, which we believe will strengthen the approach to taxi safety across our respective boundaries and enhance the work that each local authority has already been doing individually and collectively.”
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