Valuation Tribunal for England

The Valuation Tribunal for England is the judicial arm of the Valuation Tribunal. It came into being on 1 October 2009, replacing the 56 valuation tribunals that existed previously in England, and was established by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

In January 2009 the first President was appointed. Professor Graham Zellick CBE QC has recently been joined by four Vice-Presidents. The President and the Vice-Presidents have all been appointed by the Lord Chancellor and receive remuneration for the work they do.

The panel of chairmen and members are all volunteers who receive training and are experienced in hearing appeals. They come from a wide cross section of society. They are not paid but they may make claims to cover travel, meals and, where necessary, earnings lost due to their tribunal duties.

Normally three members will hear an appeal, though any number may, provided on the direction of the President, and that at least one is a presiding senior member.

The VTE is supported in its work by the Valuation Tribunal Service.