Publication Scheme Section 6 - Our Charging Policy

Unless a charge is otherwise indicated in Section 13 – Classes of Information, all information contained within our scheme is available from us free of charge where it can be downloaded from our website or where it can be sent to you electronically by email. 

Each class of information described in Section 13 will clearly show if a charge may apply to information within that class.  Unless otherwise stated in the ‘Charges’ column in section 13, the charges which apply will be based on the charging policy set out below.  In the event that a payment is required for the information you want, you will be advised of the charge and how it has been calculated.  Information will not be provided to you until payment has been received. 

We do not make any charge for the inspection of any of the information which is made available via the classes in this publication scheme. 

We reserve the right to impose charges for providing information in paper copy or computer disc / alternative formats.  The Moray Council is mindful of its obligations under equality and anti-discrimination legislation when setting charges for alternative formats.  Charges will reflect the actual costs of reproduction and postage to the authority, as set out below. 

Charges for photocopies 

A4 sheet (black and white)10p
A3 sheet (black and white) 20p
A4 & A3 sheet (colour) 30p

Computer discs/electronic format –
Computer discs £1 per CD-Rom / DVD
Postage will be at the appropriate 2nd class rate.

Changes to publication scheme charges

Fees for publication scheme information may be subject to change after council approval.    Any changes to fees set out in this scheme must be submitted to the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner who reserves the right to approve or reject the revised scheme.  Any changes to fees will not be reflected in the publication scheme until they have been approved by the Commissioner – you will be charged the fees as set out in the approved scheme.