I am pleased to announce that the Annual Report for 2007-2008 (available at http://www.valuation-tribunals.gov.uk/VTS-Annual-Report/VTS-Annual-Report-07-08.pdf) is now available to be viewed online or downloaded.
Reflecting on the year during the preparation of the report, I was struck by how the pace of our activities quickened towards the end of the year with key decisions to be made, some of them relating to our estate. These are not easy decisions, given the impact they have on our members and staff, but the ultimate savings that we can make will allow us to commit more funding to supporting the services to our users.
The singular most important thing which happened during the year was the enactment of the legislation to permit the introduction of a single valuation tribunal for England. This is likely to be established in 2009, when we hope that existing valuation tribunal members will transfer to the new tribunal. This will maintain an important element of the service, namely a tribunal with a lay volunteer membership. This model has always had the support of the VTS Board, and I would like to express appreciation for the valued and valuable service that members provide.
We continue to enjoy the support of committed staff, many of whom have been in the world of valuation tribunals for a long time. This is an opportunity for me to pay tribute to their loyalty.
I do hope you find our report interesting. If you have any questions arising from the report, please contact us and we will ensure that your query is raised with the most appropriate member of our team.
Yours sincerely
Anne Galbraith
Chairman,VTS
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