In January 1882, the rate collectors of Holborn invited their Metropolitan colleagues to a meeting to discuss the effect a projected reorganisation of London local government might have on their jobs and prospects. Some eighty officers attended and at a further meeting on the 25th February it was decided to form, with effect from the 1st April 1882, the Metropolitan Rate Collectors Association. As membership grew, the title was subsequently changed to the Association of Rate Collectors and Assistant Overseers in 1911.
Changes in legislation resulted in a further change in title and in 1927, the Incorporated Association of Rating and Valuation Officers was established. The association was more commonly known as the Rating & Valuation Association (RVA) and no further change to the title was made until January 1990 when, with the impending introduction of Community Charge and National Non-Domestic Rate, we became known as the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV).
The Institute has a membership of over 5,000 and offers a range of qualifications covering its professional fields. It is a nationally approved awarding body for its vocational and examination-based qualifications. Each year, in excess of 600 students sit their examinations and vocational assessments. Successful students join the thousands of IRRV qualified professionals currently working in both the public and private sector within the fields of revenues, benefits and valuation.
It is a sad fact that as with any tax or levy there is some resistance to payment, whether through choice or force of circumstance. When all avenues of recovery are exhausted then unfortunately the payment of the outstanding dues must be enforced. This is where a firm like Dukes Bailiffs come in, as they offer a collection service to local and metropolitan authorities to ensure the outstanding taxes are gathered in an efficient and considerate fashion.
Dukes are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the IRRV Annual Conference and Exhibition which will take place 28th September - 1st October 2010 at the Harrogate International Centre. The conference will address the issues that affect the professional and in particular, will focus on developments since the General Election in May.
For more information about their services and how they can make a difference visit the Dukes Bailiffs website
Changes in legislation resulted in a further change in title and in 1927, the Incorporated Association of Rating and Valuation Officers was established. The association was more commonly known as the Rating & Valuation Association (RVA) and no further change to the title was made until January 1990 when, with the impending introduction of Community Charge and National Non-Domestic Rate, we became known as the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV).
The Institute has a membership of over 5,000 and offers a range of qualifications covering its professional fields. It is a nationally approved awarding body for its vocational and examination-based qualifications. Each year, in excess of 600 students sit their examinations and vocational assessments. Successful students join the thousands of IRRV qualified professionals currently working in both the public and private sector within the fields of revenues, benefits and valuation.
It is a sad fact that as with any tax or levy there is some resistance to payment, whether through choice or force of circumstance. When all avenues of recovery are exhausted then unfortunately the payment of the outstanding dues must be enforced. This is where a firm like Dukes Bailiffs come in, as they offer a collection service to local and metropolitan authorities to ensure the outstanding taxes are gathered in an efficient and considerate fashion.
Dukes are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the IRRV Annual Conference and Exhibition which will take place 28th September - 1st October 2010 at the Harrogate International Centre. The conference will address the issues that affect the professional and in particular, will focus on developments since the General Election in May.
For more information about their services and how they can make a difference visit the Dukes Bailiffs website
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