Trading Standards licences

A licence to store mixed explosives is valid for 12 months starting 1 October every year.

Fees

Petroleum and Explosives storage fees     PDF,  31 kbOpens new window

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Explosives application form    PDF,  744 kbOpens new window
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You must be registered to train or exhibit a performing animal.

From 1 October 2018, you'll need to contact you local district council to apply for an animal activity licence.

Petroleum storage

You must have a licence to store and dispense petrol to vehicles, or if you want to store more than 275 litres domestically.

Fees

Petroleum and Explosives storage fees     PDF,  31 kbOpens new window

Applications form

Application for a petroleum storage certificate    PDF,  64 kb

To operate a weighbridge you must have a public weighbridge operator’s certificate which proves your competence.

Apply for a public weighbridge operator’s certificate

Alternatively you can contact the Duty officer to arrange a visit.

Leicestershire weighbridges     PDF, 89 kbOpens new window

Our qualified weights and measures inspectors can test most types of weighing and measuring equipment. We can provide a written report, giving you and your customers’ confidence in the accuracy of your equipment. 

We have calibrated weights available to hire from 1kg – 3 tonnes.

Weights and measures testing fees     PDF,  26 kbOpens new window

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To arrange testing, or hiring of weights, contact the Duty Officer