Scottish Conference 2008

     

Scottish Conference 2008

Conference Details

The Institute is delighted to announce details of its 2008 Scottish Conference. The Conference is – by popular demand - returning to the Crieff Hydro Hotel, where conference attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the excellent recreational facilities set in beautiful surroundings. It takes place on 3rd & 4th September 2008.

The theme of this year’s Conference – “Scotland : Challenges in a New Era” - reflects the significant challenges faced by all involved in the delivery of Scottish public services in making real improvements to service provision. We are particularly delighted to advise that Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney MSP, has already agreed to deliver the keynote Ministerial Address to Conference.

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Hot Issues for Revenues Practitioners

Tuesday 17th June - Presentations available to download

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"State of the Rates"- Scotland's 2008 NDR Conference

IRRV in Scotland is pleased to announce the return of this important event for all Non Domestic Rates Practitioners in Scotland, taking place at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth, on Monday 30th June 2008.

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Train the Trainer

An excellent one-day seminar from IRRV Scotland, designed to assist revenues and benefits staff who are involved in the delivery of training material to staff.

It will be delivered by Ruth Pearson, who has had excellent feedback from the numerous courses she has run for IRRV Scotland and several local authorities in recent years. The course takes place on Wednesday 25th June 2008 at the Leapark Hotel in Grangemouth.

The day will provide delegates with the skills required to impart circulars and changes in legislation to their team in such a way that it is meaningful, interesting and memorable to them. Full details of the course objectives are given in the attached brochure.

With course fees starting at only £115 & VAT (including all course documentation, coffees and a 3 course quality luncheon), the course is excellent value for money.

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SLAIG Discussion Groups

     

SLAIG Discussion Groups

The group was formed in June 2002 due to a need for Scottish Local Authorities at Fraud Manager level to meet on a regular basis. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss good practice, benchmarking, training, local and national policies relating to Fraud.

There is now a SLAIG bulletin board available - further details available from Fraser Macpherson - scotland@irrv.org.uk

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Business Improvement Districts in Scotland

     

Business Improvement Districts in Scotland

John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth on a visit to Falkirk town centre on Monday 4th February announced that the Scottish Government will extend support for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) through 2008 - 2009. BIDs are a regeneration tool which can help breathe new life into Scotland's town and city centres.

Mr Swinney announced that from the 1st April, towns around Scotland will be able to apply for a one-off grant of up to £15,000 to help launch their own Business Improvement Districts (BID).

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