Welcome to IRRV Scotland
The Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation has an extremely active Association in Scotland and on our website you will find full details of our recent activities. For more information, contact scotland@irrv.org.uk or phone 01382 456029.
Scottish Conference 2010
The Institute is delighted to announce details of its 2010 Scottish Conference.
The Conference is - popular demand - returning to the Crieff Hydro Hotel. The hotel has recently undergone extensive renovation and conference attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the excellent recreational facilities set in beautiful surroundings.
The theme of this year’s Conference - “Years of Challenge : securing the future for public services" - reflects the significant challenges faced by all involved in the delivery of Scottish public services and the need to look beyond the current economic difficulties to provide quality services into the future.
We are particularly delighted to advise that the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore Mp, has been invited to deliver the keynote Ministerial address to Conference 2010.
A Modern Local Tax System is within Scotland's Reach - IRRV Scottish Association AGM told
Speaking to a large audience of local taxation professionals in Scotland at the IRRV Scottish Association’s AGM on 25th February, Brian Jeffrey, President of the Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation’s Scottish Association, advised that a current professional Inquiry is on track to deliver the blueprint for a local taxation system that is ‘truly fit for Scotland’s needs in the 21st century and beyond’.
Managing Customers
This workshop has been planned after discussion with revenues & benefits training officers across Scotland with regard to courses that would be useful for :
- Benefits and Revenues frontline staff who work with customers on a regular basis
- Staff responsible for training revenues and benefits staff, particularly where they are delivering training on managing customers
News
IRRV Scotland has published a helpful guide for ratepayers about Business Rates. You can download a copy of this by following this link.
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Janette Proud
The Scottish Association is deeply saddened to acknowledge the loss of Janette Proud (54) on 17th September 2009, following her courageous journey though her recent illness. It seems fitting to take a moment to reflect and to pay tribute to a well respected colleague, a wonderful person and a true friend to many.
Everyone who knew her will acknowledge the tremendous work Janette undertook in Scotland to support IRRV, through her work on the Scottish Association Executive since 2001, including carrying out the role of Education Liaison Officer from 2003 to 2007, and a brief spell as Association Vice President in 2007-08.
During her period as ELO, Janette took great pride in promoting the educational opportunities offered by IRRV north of the border. Under Janette's leadership, the education programme in Scotland went from strength to strength and despite a constantly changing environment, Janette ensured that it kept pace, in order that revenues students and employers in Scotland were provided with a comprehensive education programme. Throughout this period, Janette also provided a one to one contact point for all students in Scotland, sitting all levels of IRRV exam, and studying by any method; college, distance learning and SVQ. Janette always actively encouraged students to contact her personally, immediately and directly with any query or problem affecting any aspect of their studies, whether that be difficulties in the registration process, issues with college/studies, queries about exam procedures, liaison with IRRV HQ or DL centre about any education matter. In all these areas, Janette was sure to provide a friendly ear, a sympathetic shoulder or a practical solution to the problem, depending on the nature of the enquiry.
Janette was the lynchpin in developing the now customary Student Seminar within the programme for Scottish Conference. This seminar provides a welcome to the Institute for student members embarking on a course of study with the Institute; outlines the various study methods and gives students an overview of the qualification. Over recent years, this seminar has developed into a key feature of the conference and is well attended by students and supported by employers who recognise it as the 'induction' to the IRRV qualification in Scotland.
In her day job, Janette was Training and Staff Development Officer in Fife Council, applying great commitment and enthusiasm to everything she did. Earlier this year, she encouraged her training team to enter the IRRV performance awards, starting work on the submission herself prior to her illness and she was hugely proud of the team for being successful in reaching the national finals in Bournemouth.
Janette faced her illness with great courage and determination and although she was still undergoing treatment, Scottish Association Executive members, IRRV HQ staff and conference delegates were delighted to see her attend the Scottish Conference at Crieff for a few hours on Wednesday 2nd Sept 09. Despite her obvious discomfort at times, she was delighted to see her Fife colleagues showcasing their awards entry in the performance awards village, as well as to have the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues who had expressed good wishes during her difficult time. Her bravery and good humour in the face of such challenging times were remarked upon by many.
Outside of work, Janette enjoyed spending time with her family and was also a great animal lover, indeed she will be particularly remembered for her fondness of her horses and cats. Her family has requested that friends wishing to make charity donation in her memory should do so to PDSA, Janette’s chosen charity:
https://secure.pdsa.org.uk/secure/managed/cf_donate_online.html
Members of the Scottish Association, local authority colleagues and IRRV staff are united in expressing their deep regret and sadness at the loss of such a valued and committed colleague, as well as a dear friend.
Best Options for Scotland to be Sought in Local Taxation Inquiry
A new Committee of Inquiry into local taxation in Scotland has been launched by the revenues professionals who administer the current council tax and non-domestic rates systems. The Inquiry will examine a range of funding options, including property-based taxes and other buoyant sources of funding. Importantly, the review will seek to identify whether there are suitable mixes of funding options. The work is being undertaken by IRRV Scotland, the body which represents local taxation professionals working in all of Scotland’s local authorities
MORE DETAILS including BBC Radio Scotland Interview
The Annual Scottish Revenues Symposium
Friday 6th November 2009
IRRV Scotland was delighted with the success of this year’s Annual Revenues Symposium on 6th November. You can download the speaker slides by following the link below:
Miscellaneous Income Conference 2009
IRRV in Scotland ran this year’s Miscellaneous Income Conference on 7th October 2009 in Grangemouth. Over 70 delegates attended – you can download the speakers’ slides by following the link below.
SHBE and PERFORMANCE
On 8th October, IRRV Scotland ran a successful seminar on SHBE and Performance, with a detailed look at statutory requirements on reporting within Benefits with a detailed presentation on:
SHBE - single housing benefit extract
Indicators - right time and right benefit
Other indicators used and reported within benefits
You can download the slides by clicking on the links below
IRRV Revenues & Benefits Certificate Qualification 2009/10
We are delighted to advise Scottish local authorities about 2009/10 arrangements for college-based provision of the Certificate qualification in Scotland, provided by the Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation.
The Scottish NDR Conference 2009
"Another year, another challenge"Download presentations
Best Options for Scotland to be Sought in Local Taxation Inquiry
08/09/2009 / 869A new Committee of Inquiry into local taxation in Scotland has been launched by the revenues professionals who administer the current council tax and non-domestic rates systems. The Inquiry will examine a range of funding options, including property-based taxes and other buoyant sources of funding. Importantly, the review will seek to identify whether there are suitable mixes of funding options. The work is being undertaken by IRRV Scotland, the body which represents local taxation professionals working in all of Scotland’s local authorities
