Forthcoming Events

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill

This event runs as an informal discussion with a small panel of leading and informed practitioners extracting the nuances from this months topic "The Planning and Infrastructure Bill". It will discuss practical issues that arise, with participants in the meeting being encouraged to listen, join in, ask questions and share comments.

The CPA have partnered with CPT Events to bring you CPO Talking Heads.

Rating Matters will cover topics in more detail, incorporating a Rating Talking Heads style, but now provide a means to offer so much more. Presentation slides will be introduced into the new format, along with more time to extensively deal with the complex subjects. This session looks at 'Budget Briefing — NDR Beyond the Headlines'.

Revaluation 2026 Readiness – Are You Ready?

This in person winter briefing provides a valuable and technical briefing on rating matters, 7 months after the National Rating Day. The afternoon programme seeks to assist practitioners navigate some of the uncertainties faced by the industry. A drinks reception follows this event.

Applying Case Law to Practice

Best practice in rating cannot be achieved without understanding case law. This in person event enables leading lawyers and rating advisors, along with senior VOA contributors to come together to review key cases in the context of current practice. The event will be chaired by Upper Tribunal Member, Mark Higgin. Together they will review important and topical cases and explore the nuances of what is best and effective practice in the light of these decisions.

For The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)

Being a successful Expert Witness demands more than just having technical knowledge and experience, you need to understand the context and processes imposed upon you by Tribunal expectations and directions. This programme is designed to equip you with these critical skills. This upskilling initiative is designed for mid to senior level valuers and related professionals – anyone who appears as an expert witness in Business Rates, Compulsory Purchase and Telecoms. Whether you are seeking to develop, or fine tune existing skills, the programme is deliberately broad so both emerging and experienced professionals can benefit. Additionally, the programme will also be valuable for solicitors involved with instructing experts in litigation matters.

This showcase event will provide a deep dive into the practice of delivering and operating the electricity network, drawing together analysis of the current consenting and compensation regimes while spotlighting current reform proposals to deliver network expansion fit to meet the needs of the 21st century. This session is essential if you work in this sector, or advise clients affected by the expanding demands of electricity delivery, can you afford not to attend?