Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway, we loved seeing so much interest!
The draw has now closed, and we’re excited to announce our lucky winners:
Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to both winners, they will be contacted directly with details of their prize.
Thank you again for taking part – and we look forward to seeing many of you at the conference! 
Jim Button is a solicitor with over 30 yrs experience of local government and licensing work.
President of the Institute of Licensing, having been a founder member and Chair of its predecessor, the Local Government Licensing Forum.
James Button
Patrick has been the Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Compliance Officer for 8 years and has been policing since 1997.
One of only two full time Taxi Officers in the UK (outside London).
PC Patrick Quinton
Emma has worked for Birmingham City Council since 1998.
Emma is a member of the IoL Taxi Special Interest Committee and Secretary for the IoL West Midlands Region.
Emma Rohomon
David is a former taxi driver, a former chair of a taxi association, current director of the NPHTA and of Safe Systems CCTV Ltd.
He is a qualified mechanic, auto electrician, in vehicle installations engineer and a member of the Institute of Licensing.
David Lawrie
Steve is general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Driver Association.
Steve McNamara
Andy is the Chairman of the 24x7 Group, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport of Logistics and the Chair of the LHPCA Special Needs Transport Operators Group.
Andy Mahoney MBE
Steve has been involved for many years in Private Hire as a driver, operator, trade association chair and campaigner. With others, he achieved the long-standing goal of getting the London Private Hire Vehicle 1998 Act onto the statute.
Steve Wright MBE
Vice Chair of the IoL’s East Midlands Region.
John was the proud recipient of the Jeremy Allen Award 2023.
John Miley MIoL CBII
Joan is a nationally recognised Licensing and Regulatory barrister with a specialist interest in Taxis, Alcohol, Animals and Disciplinary matters.
Joan Smith
Kevin is an Associate & Intelligence Team Leader at Horwich Farrelly Solicitors in Manchester.
Kevin Hocter
A full-day, face-to-face Taxi Conference bringing together regulators, licensing professionals, enforcement, and the trade.
Explore the most important and current topics in Taxi & Private Hire Licensing, with open discussion, expert insight, and practical best practice sharing.
Held at Walsall Town Hall, Leicester Street, Walsall — a stunning Grade II listed building opened in 1903.
This is an in-person, full-day event featuring expert-led panels, chaired discussion, and multiple networking and refreshment breaks.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
09:30 – 16:30
Registration, keynote sessions, panel discussions, and structured breaks take place throughout the day.
Early Bird tickets are available until 4th of February 2026.
Ticket Draw: You can enter a draw and win a free ticket.
3 for 2 Member Offer: Buy two tickets and receive one free.
