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| Valuation Tribunal for Wales | |
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| Established | 1992 |
| Jurisdiction | Wales |
| Authorized by | Local Government Finance Act 1988 |
| Appeals to | Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) |
| Website | www |
The Valuation Tribunal for Wales (VTW) is a tribunal sponsored by the Welsh Government that considers appeals of local council decisions on council tax and non-domestic rates. [1]
It was established by the Welsh Ministers under powers given to them by the Local Government Finance Act 1988. [2]
Tribunal proceedings can be held as a public hearing, through written representations (where everything is written), or through written submissions (where one party cannot attend). [3] Proceedings are regulated by the Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2023. [4]
It has no powers to award costs, as is the case for most UK tribunals.
Appeals can be made to the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal. [5]
The Tribunal's administration is divided into regions: [6]
Members of the VTW are volunteers, and receive formal training to hear appeals. They are not normally legally qualified.
Panels are normally formed of three members, although two members can hear an appeal if all parties agree. A paid clerk advises the members on points of procedure and law. [5]
The VTW is run by the President of the Valuation Tribunal for Wales. [7]
Legal representation is not required at the VTE, but is allowed. Parties can also choose a representative (e.g. a friend or a professional adviser) to speak for them. [3]
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