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.
Exhibition and Awards Area
A key feature of any Conference is the exhibition, which in recent years has grown substantially in both number and range of stands, providing delegates with the opportunity to visit companies specialising in many areas of interest. We are pleased to announce that there will also again be a Scottish awards area, where Scottish organisations entered for the Irrv performance awards will have the opportunity to showcase their entries.
Conferences Speakers
This year’s Conference programme is both wide-ranging and will be of great interest to all who have a role to play in local taxation, benefits and related fields. This year’s conference will see the publication of the final report of the Irrv Committee of Inquiry into the future of local taxation in Scotland and there will be a major session on this featuring some of the report’s authors, together with a feedback session featuring leading MSps from the four major political parties.
The afternoon sessions are designed to appeal particularly to those at the ‘sharp end’ of service delivery. Special rates are available for those attending afternoon sessions only, when accompanied by a full or day delegate. The Institute is also pleased to advise that Irrv Students will again have their own Seminar at the Scottish Conference (on Thursday 2nd September) and this will also enable them to attend several of the main Conference sessions. Details will be sent to students directly.
This conference and accompanying exhibition is a major event in the Scottish local government calendar and offers everyone with an interest in local government and related fields, the opportunity to debate key issues, listen to new ideas and make a contribution by expressing their opinions.
Delegates Fees
The IRRV Scottish Conference remains excellent value for money with fees frozen at 2009 levels, making it one of the best value major events in the Scottish calendar. These are as follows:
Rate A - Full residential Delegate - £448.00 (plus £78.40 VAT)
Rate B - Non-residential Delegate (excludes Gala Dinner) - £364.00 (plus £63.70 VAT)
Rate C - Day Delegate (per day) - £234.00 (plus £40.95 VAT)
Note IRRV members will receive a 10% discount on rates A & B.
Any queries?
If you have any queries, please contact
Fraser Macpherson,
IRRV Development Manager,
2A Argyle Street,
Dundee,
DD4 7AL
Telephone/Fax – 01382 456029;
email scotland@irrv.org.uk
Please download and complete the booking form and send/fax it to the address above. You may also email bookings to scotland@irrv.org.uk. Full joining instructions will be sent to delegates once a booking form has been received.
As places are limited, early booking is recommended. The IRRV regrets that, under normal circumstances, delegate fees cannot be refunded. However, delegate substitutions may be made at no cost at any time prior to the Seminar, subject to these being notified to the Institute.
Coaching Skills
Thursday 7th October 2010
Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth
Valid for IRRV CPD Points
All you need to know benefits series
The Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth
13 and 14 October 2010
Persons from Abroad
Students – Housing Benefits treatment
* INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF ‘HB/CTB LAW AND ADMINISTRATION’ FOR EVERY DELEGATE *
* ALSO FREE PLACES SPECIAL OFFER *
Valid for IRRV CPD Points
Getting the best from home working
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth
The workshop has been planned after discussion with revenues & benefits managers across Scotland – covering an area of increasing importance for the benefits and revenues functions, particularly given the perceived advantages in terms of productivity, financial savings and employee demand to consider home working solutions.
Know Your Council Tax
The Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth
November 11th 2010
Valid for IRRV CPD Points
Getting your council tax charges right first time? Spending scarce resources correcting incorrect bills? This course takes delegates through the principles of council tax and will equip them to assess council tax charges correctly and to the correct charge payers
Housing Benefit - Shaping the Future
16th June 2010