Council Tax/Business Rates - Other Agencies
Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV)
The Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation is the professional body for local taxation, benefits and valuation. They promote best practice and support the professional activities of members working in government and commerce
Find out more on their website: www.irrv.org.uk
Non-domestic rates: Rating advisors
Ratepayers do not have to be represented in discussions about their rateable value or their rates bill. Appeals against rateable values can be made free of charge.
However, ratepayers who do wish to be represented should be aware that members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS website www.rics.org.uk) and the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV website www.irrv.org.uk) are qualified and are regulated by rules of professional conduct designed to protect the public from misconduct.
Before you employ a rating adviser, you should check that they have the necessary knowledge and expertise, as well as appropriate indemnity insurance.
Take great care and, if necessary, seek further advice before entering into any contract.
Hampshire County Council - Questions and Comments
For further information about the County Council's budget contact:
Budget Questions - County Treasurer's Department - Hampshire CC - The Castle - Winchester - SO23 8UB
For further information about the County Council's budget contact: Budget Questions - County Treasurer's Department - Hampshire CC - The Castle - Winchester - SO23 8UB
E-Mail: budget@hants.gov.uk Web Page: www.hants.gov.uk/finance/budget
Bailiff Organisations
The following organisations can be contacted to request an independent review where a complaint cannot be resolved to the customer's satisfaction either by us or the bailiff company.
ESA (Enforcement Services Association) formerly the Certificated Bailiff Association - Park House -10 Park Street - Bristol BS1 5HX
website: www.ensas.org.uk/
ACEA (Association of Civil Enforcement Agencies) Chesham House - 150 Regent Street - London W1R 5SA
website: www.acea.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux
website: www.nacab.org.uk and www.adviceguide.org.uk
East Hamsphire District Council's Economic Development Office
Find out more on our finance pages