Taxi licensing fees and charges 2026-27
Open for comments from Monday 17 November to Sunday 14 December 2025.
Cambridge City Council review the fees and charges set for Hackney Carriage (taxi) and private hire licensing in Cambridge every year, and hold a consultation on proposed changes. The council are required to consult on any changes by law.
The proposed fees and charges have taken into consideration specific officers' roles and the cost of their time involved in the issuing and processing of applications, in addition to the administration and monitoring of compliance with conditions.
Where changes to fees are indicated, these have been made with reference to the costs involved in the work required, rather than taking a standardised approach.
How fees and charges have been calculated
Under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Cambridge City Council has the authority to impose specific fees for taxi and private hire licences.
No profit can be made from licence fees and the council must carry forward any surplus costs associated, but can also recover any shortages.
We need to demonstrate that the fees we charge for such licences have been set in accordance with the law and best practice.
These fees help us pay for things like issuing licenses, managing them, checking they're used properly, and enforcing the rules.
Fees need to be set, so as to avoid either a surplus or a shortfall where possible. If necessary, we can alter the fees in the coming years to achieve and maintain a correct balance.
Have your say
You can have your say on the proposals until Sunday 14 December 2025.
Select the 'Take the survey' button on this page to leave your feedback.
A hard copy version of this survey can be downloaded here:
If you are completing a hard copy survey, please return it to our Customer Service Centre in person or via post at the following address:
Communications and Engagement Team, Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY
The survey closes on Sunday 14 December 2025. Any responses received after this date will not be considered.
If you are in need of any further assistance, please email us at communications@cambridge.gov.uk.
Next steps
Fees and charges agreed during the Licensing Committee meeting will come into effect from 1 April 2026.
Phases
Consultation open
- We want your views on the proposed changes.
- Select the 'Take the survey' button on this page to have your say.