Public Notice - Variation of taxi and private hire licensing fees and charges
Stevenage Borough Council
Public Notice
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
The Variation of Fees & Charges for Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licences.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Stevenage Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Sections 53 and 70 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, has determined that the fees charged for the licensing of Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Drivers, Vehicles and Private Hire Operators should vary as specified below:
| Type | Current | Proposed | Type | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver *(1 year) | £105 | £232 | Vehicle (1 year/change of vehicle) * | £230 | £327 |
| Driver * (3 year) | £300 | £558 | Transfer of vehicle & licence | £62 | £103 |
| Operator(1 year) | £250 | £275 | Temporary Vehicle | £110 | £184 |
| Operator(3 year) | £1,000 | £1,009 | Replacement paper licence | £10 | £10 |
| Enhanced DBS check | £69 | £99 | Replacement door sign (each) * | £8 | £25(Magnetised) |
| English Language Test | £45 | £91 | Replacement Plate | £50 | £50 |
| Replacement badge | £25 | £25 |
*Proposed fee includes direct fulfilment service (plates and badges posted directly to applicants)
The above varied charges are proposed to take effect from 1 January 2026.
A copy of this notice will be available for inspection at the Council Offices during public opening hours. The consultation and supporting information are available at
Consultation - Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Service Fees
Paper copies are available from the Customer Service Centre, Daneshill House.
Any comments or objections must be made in writing and may also be sent to.
The Licensing Manager, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1HN or via email to licensing@stevenage.gov.uk no later than 4 August 2025.
Dated: 7th July 2025
You can download a copy of this Public Notice below.
