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Licence - Weighbridge Operator

The Council would prefer applicants to apply online if at all possible. However if this is not possible then a request should be made to the Trading Standards Service either by phone, fax, letter or e-mail.

The contact details for the Trading Standards service is:
Stirling Council
Trading Standards
Municipal Buildings
8-10 Corn Exchange Road
Stirling, FK8 2HU

T:: 0845 277 7000  or  01786 443322
F:: 01786 432182
e-mail: tradingstandards@stirling.gov.uk

Licence summary

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

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 Clackmannanshire Council 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

Application for a Application for a public weighbridge operator's certificate

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Clackmannanshire Council in the first instance.

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

Licence Holder Redress

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

Other Redress

E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.

Trade Associations

National Measurement Office (NMO)

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)

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