To operate a public weighbridge, you require a certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector for Weights and Measures for the council.

Eligibility criteria

You must have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of your duties.

Regulation summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application evaluation process

No provision in legislation.

Apply

For more information and an application form, contact the Licensing Section - See the contact Trading Standards section on the right hand side of this page.

Failed application redress

Please contact the council in the first instance.

You may appeal to the National Measurement Office if your application is refused.

Licence holder redress

Please contact the council in the first instance.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.