
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 private hire vehicle 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 the publication date of the notice.
Anyone wishing to object must submit their comments in writing to the Licensing and Support Services Manager, Redditch Borough Council, c/o Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7WF.
A full copy of the notice is also available for public viewing at Redditch Borough Council, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, 5 George Walk, Redditch, B97 4HB.
Full details are available in a public notice published in the Redditch Advertiser on January 14, 2026.

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