Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Tel: 01656 643643
Text: 01656 643644
Fax: 01656 668126
Email: talktous@bridgend.gov.uk

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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

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Weighbridge operator's licence

Licence summary

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

Eligibility Criteria

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

Regulation Summary

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Application Evaluation Process

No provision in legislation

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Apply online

Apply for a public weighbridge operator's certificate

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance:-

Bridgend County Borough Council, Trading Standards Service, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB,

email: publicprotection@bridgend.gov.uk

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

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance:-

Bridgend County Borough Council, Trading Standards Service, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB,

email: publicprotection@bridgend.gov.uk

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, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

None

Trade Associations

National Measurement Office (NMO)

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)