WEST NORTHANTS: LICENSING FEES CONSULTATION
ROUND THE COUNCILS - FEES REDDITCH:
NEW TAXI AND PH LICENCE FEES
Taxi and PH drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to licensing fees, as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a public consultation on plans to introduce a single, unified fee structure for taxi and PH licensing across the area. The consultation launched on 8 January, forms part of the council’s ongoing work to create a fair, consistent and transparent system for all taxi operators in West Northants. It will run until the end of Thursday, 5 February - click here:
https://shorturl.at/MzERZ Since the formation of WNC, the council has been working to align the different taxi and PH licensing processes previously used by the former district and borough councils of Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire. The proposed licensing fees would bring these historic arrangements together into one clear, consistent structure. Subject to consultation feedback and approval by the Taxi and General Licensing Committee, the revised fees would replace the historic charges set by the former councils with a unified structure that would come into effect in the council’s next financial year- 1 April 2026.
WYRE: COUNCIL PROPOSES FEE RISE
Wyre Forest District Council proposes to vary the level of licence fees for taxis and PHVs. The council has published a public notice outlining the proposed fee changes which can be viewed on the Public Notice Portal via:
publicnoticeportal.uk If passed, the changes would come in on April 1, 2026. A hackney carriage vehicle licence would cost £282, with a private hire vehicle licence at £254. A temporary hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licence is proposed at £132. The cost of a five-year private hire operator’s licence is set at £576. Objections to the proposed fees must be submitted within 28 days from January 16 to the Licensing and Support Services Manager at: Wyre Forest District Council C/O Worcestershire Regulatory Services Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster DY11 7WF
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Redditch Borough Council has proposed changes to fees for hackney carriage, private hire vehicles, and private hire operators. The new fees would come into effect on April 1, 2026. The proposed fee to obtain or renew a hackney carriage or PHV licence has been set at £318. A temporary licence for these vehicles would cost £238. For private hire operators seeking a five-year licence for up to three vehicles, the proposed fee is £730. Each additional vehicle would be subject to an extra fee of £19.
The public has been invited to comment, with written objections to be submitted no later than 28 days from January 14 to the Licensing and Support Services Manager, Redditch
Borough Council, c/o
Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7WF.
NEW FOREST: TAXI AND PH FEES CONSULTATION
New Forest DC is proposing an increase to taxi and private hire licence fees to reflect the increased work and costs from implementing national changes in government guidance. The proposed fees can be found below: l PH or HCV licence (new or renewal 1 year licence) (inc vehicle plate): current fee: £167 / new fee: £177
l vehicle inspection: current fee: £60 / new fee: £63 l exec vehicle exemption (inc vehicle plate) (new or renewal 1 year exemption): current fee: £55 / new fee: £58
l vehicle stepped bracket: current fee: £30 / new fee: £32 l driver Knowledge Test: current fee: £50 / new fee: £60 l driver licence (new or renewal 3 year licence): current fee: £162 / new fee: £172
l PH operator licence (new or renewal 5 year licence): current fee: £520 / new fee: £533
If you object to the proposed fees, please email the Licensing Manager at
licensing@nfdc.gov.uk by midnight on Thursday 12 February 2026, stating the reasons for your objection and title your email: taxi and private hire fees 2026/27. If no written objections are received, the new charges shall come into effect on 1 April 2026.
FEBRUARY 2026 PHTM
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