Wolverhampton licensing officers head to Chester city centre for checks during National Licensing Week
- Perry Richardson
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
Compliance officers from Wolverhampton City Council reported a 100% pass rate after inspecting private hire vehicles operating in Chester as part of National Licensing Week 2026.
Private hire vehicles licensed by Wolverhampton City Council were found to be fully compliant during enforcement inspections carried out in Chester city centre as part of National Licensing Week 2026.
The checks were conducted by officers from Wolverhampton’s Public Protection and Compliance team, who travelled to Chester to inspect vehicles and assess whether they met safety and roadworthiness requirements.
According to a statement issued by WV Public Protection, officers spent the day examining private hire vehicles operating in the city centre. The authority said the inspections were aimed at ensuring all vehicles were safe and roadworthy while carrying passengers.
The council reported that every vehicle inspected during the operation met the required standards. In a social media update, WV Public Protection said it was “pleased to say that all vehicles were found to be fully compliant and safe”.
The exercise forms part of National Licensing Week, an annual campaign that brings together licensing authorities, enforcement teams and industry partners to raise awareness of licensing activity and public safety responsibilities across a range of regulated sectors, including taxis and private hire vehicles.
Vehicle safety standards remain a key area of focus for licensing authorities. Regular inspections typically cover tyre condition, vehicle maintenance, documentation, licensing requirements and overall roadworthiness to ensure vehicles meet the conditions of their licence.
The result of the Chester operation is likely to be viewed positively by both regulators and drivers, particularly as debate continues around national licensing standards, enforcement practices and the movement of licensed vehicles across local authority boundaries.
