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Forums

The latest Taxi Forum took place at the Runnymede Borough Council Civic Centre on Wednesday 30 October 2024 at 11am.

Runnymede Borough Council Civic Centre
Station Road
Addlestone
KT15 2AH

Forum notes can be seen online.

DBS Update Service fees are changing from December 2024

From Monday 2 December 2024 fees for DBS checks will change and the new fee for the DBS Update Service is £16 (per year). The Government reviews its fees on an annual basis. The new fee has been analysed and approved by the DBS board, Home Office, HM Treasury, and Minister for Safeguarding.


Sight Loss Councils Guidance for Taxi and PHV Drivers

Sight Loss Councils have launched new English and Urdu audio and written guides for taxi and private-hire vehicle drivers to ensure they feel confident when travelling with blind and partially sighted people with their guide dogs.

 

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