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COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S REPORT
Hello Ladies & Gents, I am sure that you are by now aware that since the turn of the year, both EC5 (Finsbury Square) and Canary Wharf zones have been strictly monitored. You will see from the complaint hearing results that a number of drivers have recently appeared before a committee for violating the procedures that are in place. Despite constant reminders and warnings, there are still those that book in outside of the allowed boundaries, giving them an unfair advantage over their fellow subscribers (Procedure rule no.11). The monitoring of all ranks and zones is a continual process and be assured that all offenders will be correctly dealt with until we reach an equal playing field for everyone. Important changes to Canary Wharf (E140) and London City Airport Recently there has been some important changes to work that is dispatched from both above	locations. Comprehensive details appear in Keith Cain’s report in this issue. The changes at Canary Wharf follow on from a meeting that Keith and I attended with the Management team at the Canary Wharf Estate (CWM). In addition, the new procedures at London City Airport will help us monitor the booking-in and we feel it will make it much fairer for those drivers who are actually ranking up at the airport. It is for a trial period, but we hope the changes will help drivers and prevent some of the current problems. It is important that you read the relevant instructions carefully. In addition to Keith’s report, you can also pick up a prepared information sheet at DaC House Driver’s Reception.	Westminster TaxiCards (WE) The current contract has been extended for a further year up to the 31st March 2010. All cards that still show an expiry date of 31st March 2009 will be valid up until the end of March 2010. If any taxi cardholder approaches you with a card that has an expiry date of 31st March 2009 it will validate perfectly OK in the normal way through your terminal. Cash number In an effort to generate additional cash work during the credit crunch, I believe it is an advantage to advertise our own cash hiring number (0207 253 5000). Up to now, only a small number of our members actually display the number on their doors, which is a shame because it was introduced to generate income, especially in these difficult economic times. The Roman Way fitting bay have a large supply and it takes two minutes to have the number fitted. Allan Evans DaC Compliance Officer

The Seyhan and Mehmet Ali Memorial Cup

The Fairway Vets v Tipples
Charity Football Match, Sunday 3 May 2009 at the Bank of England Ground,
The Academy, Langston Road, Loughton IG10 3TQ… Kick off 1pm

London taxi driver, Stephen Powell, has organised a charity football match for the past five years in memory of a young boy, Seyhan Ali, who sadly died January 2005 after a courageous fight against cancer. Tragically, Seyhan’s brother, Mehmet also passed away recently after he too lost his valiant battle against cancer.
   Seyhan and Mehmet’s father, Emin, has worked at M & H Taxis for over 25 years, so when Stephen heard of Emin and his wife Sener’s tragedy, he decided to raise money for cancer related charities by means of a football match in memory of Seyhan and Mehmet.
   Their parents, brother, family and friends dearly miss Seyhan and Mehmet, but by helping to raise money for charity you will be helping to ease the pain in the lives of other children and adults with this life-threatening illness.
   Proceeds from the match will go to the Make a Wish Foundation UK, who help grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Make-A-Wish was founded in the UK in June 1986 and since then have granted over 5,300 wishes.
   Last year’s match raised Ł1105 and granted a wish for a young lad, Ryan, 16, who is living with Thyroid Cancer. His wish was to be a zookeeper at Longleat Safari Park for the day. After Ryan’s day at the zoo his mum said: "Thank you for everything. It was absolutely fantastic! Just to see Ryan with a big grin on his face all day was absolutely priceless."
   So why not come along and watch a bit of football in aid of a deserving cause…

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