Role of the Council in the Magistrates Court

15 January 2025
14 February 2025

This one-day Upskilling Session is to be delivered virtually by Gary Watson IRRV (Hons), Chief Executive, IRRV and Adam Fairclough IRRV (Hons), Apprenticeship and Training Officer, IRRV. It will look at the role played by the Council in the Magistrates Court and be of interest to practitioners working in council tax and / or non-domestic rate. This includes those who represent the Council in the Magistrates Court.

Council Tax Premium Exceptions - The New World
16 Januaey 2025

The 1st April 2025 will see the introduction of exceptions from the council tax premium for long term empty properties and second homes. This session will look at the legislation and the government guidance behind each of the new exceptions and how the different exceptions interact with each other.

Appearing in the Valuation Tribunal on Non-Domestic Rate & Council Tax: A Session for the Private Sector & Valuation Office

20 January 2025

This one-day Upskilling Session will look at the role played by practitioners appearing before the Valuation Tribunal and be of interest to practitioners working in private practice and the Valuation Office dealing principally with non-domestic rate appeals, albeit that the approach is not dissimilar in respect of cases relating to Council Tax appeals.

Completion Notices:
Everything you need to know!

23 January 2025
26 February 2025

This one day upskilling session is to be delivered virtually by Gary Watson IRRV (Hons), Chief Executive, IRRV. It is an event aimed at those working within both Local Government and the Private Sector.

Role of the Council in the Valuation Tribunal

29 January 2025
6 March 2025

This one-day Upskilling Session is to be delivered virtually by Gary Watson IRRV (Hons), Chief Executive, IRRV and Adam Fairclough IRRV (Hons), Apprenticeship and Training Officer, IRRV. It will look at the role played by the Council in the Valuation Tribunal and be of interest to practitioners working in council tax and / or non-domestic rate. This includes those who represent the Council in the Valuation Tribunal.

Transitional Relief:
How the Scheme Works

30 January 2025

This one day upskilling session is to be delivered virtually by Mark Fearn IRRV (Hons). The session will look at the principles behind transitional relief, which properties qualify in relation to the 2023 rating list and how the basic scheme works.

Telephone Debt Collection
31 January 2025: Virtual

As local authorities and other organisations continue to refine their recovery procedures, a key objective will be to make payment arrangements based on debtors' ability to pay whilst helping those facing cost of living challenges.  To achieve this, direct verbal contact with debtors will be critical. Staff will, therefore, need to be equipped with the necessary communication and negotiation skills. 

Business Rates Interest

13 February 2025

This one day upskilling session is to be delivered virtually by Mark Fearn IRRV (Hons). The session will look at when an interest calculation and payment is applicable following an amendment to the rating list. It will cover how the level of interest is calculated and how it can vary depending on the circumstances of the amendment. The session will cover worked through examples of the calculation and would be suitable for both those looking for a refresher or new to the subject area.