Yes — East Lothian says you can appeal a Council Tax banding decision, and banding objections should go to the Assessor for Lothian Valuation Joint Board. You can also contact the Assessor directly for free if you want to challenge your band.
| What to do | Details |
|---|---|
| Who handles band appeals | Assessor for Lothian Valuation Joint Board |
| Contact number | 0131 344 2500 |
| enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk | |
| Website | visit the Assessor’s website |
| Time limit for new taxpayers | Objection must be made within six months of becoming a Council Tax payer |
| While appeal is considered | You still need to pay Council Tax as billed |
If your issue is about the amount charged rather than the band itself, East Lothian has a separate review and appeal route through the Council Tax team.