The Forest of Dean District Council has announced a fresh set of licence fees for taxi and private‑hire drivers, vehicles and operators, due to take effect after a 28‑day consultation period. Under the revised charges, a new hackney carriage or private‑hire driver licence will cost £326, with renewals set at £240. Knowledge tests, badge replacements and licence transfers also come with updated fees.

Vehicle licences see a similar shake‑up, with new hackney carriage and private‑hire vehicle licences priced at £334 and £326 respectively. Replacement plates, temporary licences and registration‑number changes have also been revised.

Operators, meanwhile, face new charges of £522 for a five‑year licence and £131 for a one‑year option.

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The council says the changes are necessary to cover administrative and compliance costs. Anyone wishing to object must do so within 28 days of the notice’s publication. Full details are available from the council’s Licensing team.