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The Valuation Office Agency works with Communities and Local Government (CLG) (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) and the Welsh Assembly
Government
to deliver valuation information for the purposes of local
taxation – for business rates and council tax in England
and Wales. CLG and the Welsh Assembly are responsible for developing
and implementing policy for local taxation.
http://www.communities.gov.uk
http://www.wales.gov.uk/news/index.htm
The Local Government Association (LGA) exists to promote better
local government and aims to put local councils at the heart
of the drive to improve public services.
http://www.lga.gov.uk/home.asp
The Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) is an independent organisation,
financed by the DCLG and WAG, which deals with appeals concerning
non-domestic rates and council tax.
http://www.valuation-tribunals.gov.uk
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional
body for those involved in land, valuation, real estate, construction
and environmental issues.
http://www.rics.org
The Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) is the
professional body for local taxation, benefits and valuation.
It promotes best practice and supports the professional activities
of its members working in government and commerce.
http://www.irrv.org.uk
The Rating Surveyors' Association is a professional organisation
representing the interests of experienced Chartered Surveyors
who specialise in the field of business rates.
http://www.ratingsurveyorsassociation.org
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