Public notices: Full new fares for taxis listed - regular, holidays and extra charges

This week’s public notices feature changes to Hackney carriage fares in addition to a licensing application for Ben & Jack Studio.

Taxi fares

The Royal Borough has agreed to increase Hackney carriage fares following a decision by its licensing panel on October 13. Most fares are rising by 10 per cent.

Tariff One – 6am to 11pm:

• Minimum fare: £7
• First 739m: £3.30
• Each additional 116m or 29.2 seconds: £0.20.

Tariff Two – 11pm to 6am; bank holidays; and during Royal Ascot from the Ascot Racecourse rank:

• Minimum fare: £9
• First 822m: £4.95
• Each additional 129m or 32.4 seconds: £0.30.

Extra charges:

• Waiting time (per 29.2 seconds): £0.20
• Soiling inside vehicle: £80
• Soiling outside vehicle: £20
• Luggage (per suitcase or large bag): £1
• Four adult passengers: £1
• Five or more passengers: 50 per cent surcharge on standard tariff. This surcharge does not apply to the £7 or £9 minimum fares.

Anyone wishing to object should do so by Friday, November 7 to Licensing, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF or email licensing@rbwm.gov.uk. If no objections are received, the new fares will take effect from November 10. For enquiries call 01628 683800.

Licensing

Ben & Jack Studio Ltd has applied to the Royal Borough for a new premises licence at Unit B, Reform Road, Maidenhead.

The application seeks permission for the sale of alcohol (for consumption on the premises only) from 8am to 11pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 11pm on Saturday, and 11am to 10pm on Sunday.

Anyone wishing to make a written representation should contact the Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF or email: Licensing@RBWM.gov.uk .

Representations must be received by November 16.

Planning

A new home is planned in Cookham which will replace a redundant sewage works in a conservation area.

It is considered a major development – removing 2,400sqm of industrial infrastructure – and will affect a public right of way.

The site, set within the greenbelt, is accessed from a long concrete track off Terry’s Lane. It is surrounded on three of sides by Winter Hill Golf Club.

Changes since previous plans include ‘a more compact footprint’ with a reduced building height, ‘minimising intrusion on the surrounding landscape.’

Landscaping will ‘rejuvenate and rewild’ the derelict site, say the applicants, LWR Developments Ltd.

Reference: 25/02757