To operate a public weighbridge, you need a certificate of competence issued by our Head of Trading Standards. To be issued with this certificate, you must have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of your duties.

• A summary of the regulations relating to weighbridge licences
• List of public weighbridges in Oxfordshire (pdf format, 33 KB)

Fee

No fee is required when applying for this certificate.

Timescales

You can expect your licence to be processed within seven working days.

Does tacit consent apply?

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

How to apply

• Apply online

If you do not wish to apply online, please contact us (details below).

Who to contact

If you have any problems:

• prior to your application
• after you have applied
• with why your application failed or wish to appeal the decision

Please contact us:

Trading Standards Service
Oxfordshire County Council
Electric Avenue
Ferry Hinksey Road
Oxford
OX2 0BY

Tel: 0845 051 0845
Fax: 01865 783106
Email: trading.standards@oxfordshire.gov.uk

If you application is refused, you may appeal to the National Measurement Office.

Complaints about a person or trader licensed by us

In the event of a complaint contact the trader, preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of posting/delivery). If that fails and you are located in the UK, contact Consumer Direct for advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.