If you turn to page 63 of the January 2020 edition of the Private Hire Taxi Monthly (PHTM) magazine - you will see an advert for Safe Systems CCTV Ltd. Dave Lawrie from Safe Systems CCTV has been approved by Southampton City Council and can offer you competitive service on a CCTV system for your Taxi or Private Hire vehicle.

Safe Systems CCTV are a nationally approved in-vehicle CCTV provider with over 20 years of experience in the licensed trade. They work with local authorities and trade groups and can provide help, support and the supply of a purpose built systems which comply with all legislation.

You can find more information about the company and the service they provide by visiting their website here.

Ian Hall, Chairman of the SHPHA, is now an Executive Board Member of the National Private Hire Taxi Association (NPHTA). As a leading trade association, the NPHTA can offer support and a range of benefits to all taxi drivers.

This month you will find Ian Hall on page 30 of the January edition of Private Hire Taxi Monthly (PHTM). The magazine which is distributed to taxi drivers throughout the UK contains editorial on a range of taxi trade related issues, the bulk of which is provided by the NPHTA.

In his article, Ian Hall discusses the document: 'Guidance on Determining the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney and Private Hire Trades' which despite only being a guidance document is being adopted by some councils including Southampton City Council. Please see the full article below.