All-out opposition fails to derail taxi charge rise
The district council's licensing and enforcement committee has agreed that the rise should be implemented with effect from June 1.
Objectors claimed they were currently experiencing hardship because of falling levels of trade.
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Hide AdThey said the rise was above inflation, and maintained there had been no proper consultation with the taxi operators.
Following the committee decision, the Chichester District Hackney Drivers' Alliance says it now plans to take the matter to the district auditor and the local government ombudsman.
For full story see West Sussex Gazette May 27