Please see a recent VT decision on discretionary council tax appeals which Debbie Hurwood has drawn my attention to.
This was discussed at a recent meeting of the Council Tax Partnership Forum where it was raised by DCLG.
DCLG indicated that they were not happy and were looking at the underpinning legislation; but said that as it stands councils will have to take the practice statement into account; the VT has a power to issue a practice statement. Concern was expressed that it could clog up both council and VT channels. DCLG cannot appeal the case, ERYC could appeal, but IRRV said it was not binding on a billing authority.
There is another recent case which IRRV mentioned where the President of the Tribunal suggested, in dismissing appeals against use of the Empty Homes Premium that the appellants were also entitled to apply for s.13(a) discounts. I have not seen the full judgement – it does not seem to be on the VTE website – but it is referred to in the VT newsletter http://www.valuationtribunal.gov.uk/Libraries/VIP_Newsletters/VIP_-_Issue_32.sflb.ashx see p7
Any comments welcome
Mike
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Mike Heiser
Senior Advisor (Finance)
Local Government Association
Local Government House
Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
Tel: 020 7664 3265
Fax: 020 7664 3030
e-mail: mike.heiser@local.gov.uk
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