19 December 2001
Paul Sanderson
has been appointed to the post of Director, Modernisation for the
Valuation Office Agency. He succeeds Bruce Jones who is retiring.
Paul Sanderson,
who is currently Director of Rating for the VOA, takes up his new
post in January. His main brief is to direct the implementation
of the agency's strategic aims in connection with modernising the
rating valuation system and, in particular, to involve ratepayers
more closely in the system and improve the flow of information that
will assist ratepayers developing a better understanding and acceptance
of the system.
He will lead
the next revaluation of business rates, preparations for which start
shortly. It will take effect from 1 April 2005.
Commenting on
his new appointment, Mr Sanderson said, 'In the past year we have
got very much closer to business ratepayers at both national and
local level and have begun to involve them directly in how their
properties are valued for rating. This relationship with ratepayers
will become increasingly important as we get closer to the next
rates revaluation. We will continue to work closely with professional
advisers involved in the rating system, but they understand that
our first obligation is to ratepayers. We need to ensure that ratepayers
have a full understanding of the rating system and give them the
opportunity to be involved in the revaluation process'.
Paul Sanderson
is 49 and lives in Bedfordshire with his wife and two sons. In his
spare time he is a keen photographer and enjoys a variety of sports.
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