Ratings Appeals Sub-Committee

The Ratings Appeals Sub-Committee, an 8-member body of the Business Services Committee, considers and decides on appeals from ratepayers challenging the amount of rates they are charged. This includes appeals based on incorrect charges and decisions related to applications under the Small Business Bonus Scheme, as outlined in Section 238 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947. The committee's decisions directly affect businesses and individuals liable for rates within Aberdeenshire.