Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Weights and measures services
Weights and measures calibration, verification and testing services.
We will check and verify weighing and measuring equipment for businesses. This includes:
- shop scales
- measures in pubs
- petrol pumps
- weighbridges
Further information and to book an appointment
Telephone: 01946 505005
Email: trading.standards@cumberland.gov.uk
Calibration charges and test and report charges
Calibration Certificates required for weighing or measuring equipment which are tested on inspection will be charged at £79 per hour commensurate with the actual work carried out in issuing the certificate.
Test and Report of equipment will be charged at the rate of £79 per hour.
Weighing instruments charges
Calibration of Weighing Instruments will be charged at the rate of £79 per hour.
These fees assume that the owner or their agent provides the testing equipment for example - Weighbridge Test Unit (WBTU). Where we provide equipment and it has to be specially hired then the full costs will be charged.
Measuring equipment for liquid fuel and lubricants charges
Calibration of liquid fuel and lubricant measuring equipment will be charged at the rate of £79 per hour.