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Contents

1. Overview
2. Apply for a certificate
3. Eligibility criteria
4. Tacit consent
5. Appeal a decision
6. If you have a complaint

Overview

To operate a public weighbridge, you need a certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures for Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

For more information, please contact Trading Standards on 0191 424 7891 or TradStdMailbox@southtyneside.gov.uk. 

Apply for a certificate

Eligibility criteria

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

Tacit consent

Tacit consent is implied consent which comes from not recieving a reply.

It is in the public interest that the Council must process your application before it can be granted.

If you have not heard from the Council within a reasonable period, please contact us.

You can do this:

• online if you applied through the 
• by phone by contacting Trading Standards on 0191 424 7891
• by email at TradStdMailbox@southtyneside.gov.uk

Appeal a decision

To appeal a decision, you should contact Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the first instance.

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

If you have a complaint

If you have a complaint, we advise that you contact the trader, preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery).

If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK,  will give you advice.

From outside the UK, contact the .