Alistair Townsend

Principal Consultant, Alistair Townsend Limited

National Council member and Past President of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) with around 30 years’ experience of working in a local government environment, from within both the public and private sector. A technical specialist in Revenues & Benefits services and former law examiner for the IRRV.

Provides a variety of consultation, advice and expert witness services to local authority and private sector clients in relation to local taxation law and practice.

Contributed to

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Local authority revenue recovery—policy and principles

Practice Notes

This Practice Note covers the policy considerations that a local authority must take into account before commencing revenue recovery proceedings. It covers the importance of revenue recovery to service delivery best practice in such actions.

Local Government

Local authority bailiff referral—checklist

Checklists

This Checklist sets out the legal, practical and policy-practical considerations to be undertaken prior to instructing a bailiff to recover outstanding liabilities and the continuing monitoring duties for a local authority during the enforcement process.

Local Government

Practice Area

Local Government

Panel

Contributing Author

Experience

Milton Keynes Council (2008 - 2016)
Gedling Borough Council (2000 - 2008)
M A Julious & Co (1993 - 2000)
Broxtowe Borough Council (1990 - 1993)

Membership

National Council member of the Institute of Revenues Rating & Valuation (IRRV) (by election)
Commercial Services Portfolio Holder of the Institute of Revenues Rating & Valuation (IRRV)
Enforcement Law Review Steering Group member
Chartered Manager of Chartered Management Institute (CMI)