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 & Exhibition 2013
The Institute is delighted to announce details of its 2013 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.
Universal Credit - the local authority role : A key seminar from IRRV Scotland
IRRV Scotland is pleased to announce this major seminar, taking place on Thursday 27th June in Grangemouth, and being organised at the request of authorities and IRRV members across Scotland.
The advent of Universal Credit heralds the biggest change in welfare benefits delivery in a generation and its likely impact on service delivery in local authorities is hugely significant.
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Over 100 attend IRRV Scottish Association 2013 AGM
A large audience attended the 2013 IRRV
Scottish Association AGM at Falkirk Council Chambers.
There were presentations on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme from Robin Haynes of Scottish Government and retiring Scottish Association President Jim McCafferty and on the Scottish Welfare Fund from Andrew Collinge of Clackmannanshire Council and Gary Smith of Scottish Borders Council.
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The challenges of collection
Scottish Revenues Symposium 2013
The Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth Tuesday 23rd April 2013
IRRV Scotland ran an extremely well-received and well-attended Scottish Revenues Symposium on 23rd April 2013 in Grangemouth.
You can download speaker slides by clicking here
IRRV Revenues & Benefits Certificate and Diploma Qualifications 2012-13
IRRV Annual Non Domestic Rates Conference 2012
IRRV Scotland held a highly-successful and well-attended Annual Non-Domestic Rates Conference in Grangemouth on Friday 22nd June 2012. You can download speaker slides by following the link.
IRRV Scottish e-newsletter – November 2011 edition
IRRV Scotland e-newsletter for November 2011 has been published, with the latest update on Scottish Benefit Conference 2011 and other upcoming events and meetings in Scotland, plus details of the upcoming IRRV Scottish Association President’s Christmas Reception.
The e-newsletter also includes photographs from this year’s IRRV Scottish Conference and of Scottish Student Awards.
You can download the e-newsletter by clicking here
IRRV Committee of Inquiry into Local Taxation in Scotland
An Inquiry led by the body that represents local taxation professionals has recommended that a new taxation system, based on the market value of homes, is the best option for delivering a stable and fair local tax in Scotland. It suggests that a „Local Residence Tax‟ should replace the council tax system, from an earliest implementation date of 2016.
IRRV Scottish Association 2013 AGM
21/02/2013 / 949Over 100 attend IRRV Scottish Association 2013 AGM A large audience attended the 2013 IRRV Scottish Association AGM at Falkirk Council Chambers. There were presentations on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme from Robin Haynes of Scottish Government and retiring Scottish Association President Jim McCafferty and on the Scottish Welfare Fund from Andrew Collinge of Clackmannanshire Council and Gary Smith of Scottish Borders Council. You can download the presentations below.
Overhaul Scotland’s Local Tax System to Deliver Stability and Fairness
18/03/2011 / 903An Inquiry led by the body that represents local taxation professionals has recommended that a new taxation system, based on the market value of homes, is the best option for delivering a stable and fair local tax in Scotland. It suggests that a „Local Residence Tax‟ should replace the council tax system, from an earliest implementation date of 2016.
Janette Proud
22/10/2010 / 897The 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.
BUSINESS RATES - Getting Professional Advice
05/11/2009 / 872IRRV Scotland has published a helpful guide for ratepayers about Business Rates. You can download a copy of this by following the link below
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
Tuesday 7th May 2013