# Event Details - **Event Name**: IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at the Oxford Town Hall for a deep dive into all things business rates with the IRRV Thames Valley Association!About this Event? Business Rates Reform: How are you fixed for 2026?Reforming Business Rates to drive growth and investment has been a consistent goal for UK governments since 1990. With the upcoming budget, revaluation, multiple multipliers, and ongoing concerns around avoidance, 2026 is poised to deliver major changes for local authorities, businesses, and partners.The Thames Valley Association is proud to host a dynamic forum that brings together SMEs from both the public and private sectors, alongside key voices from central government. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of Business Rates reform from both national and regional perspectives—ensuring delegates are informed, prepared, and ready to shape what comes next.Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMWelcome & Networking lunch Info: Join us from midday for lunch ?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMNick Cooper - MHCLGInfo: Nick Cooper is Technical Specialist for Business Rates at MHCLG. ?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMRetail, Hospitality and Leisure changes Info: Robin is Assistant Director Revenues & Benefits at Milton Keynes Council. Milton Keynes will contribute valuable insight by offering a local perspective on the forthcoming changes, outlining the approach being taken within the authority, highlighting both the practical steps and strategic considerations that underpin their response. ?: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMInterval?: 02:15 PM - 04:00 PMQ&A panel sessionInfo: Panel session chaired by Phil Adlard, Associate Director at Colliers. The panel will consist of our speakers, Nick Cooper and Milton Keynes, joined by Phil Black - Assistant Director, Financial Shared Services at the City of London Corporation, Luke Gorham - Managing Director at Analyse Local and Nigel Blair - Head of Strategy at NEC Software Solutions. Topics will include the budget, rate avoidance, revaluation and business rate reform. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/irrv-thames-valley-business-rates-reform-how-are-you-fixed-for-2026/100001784348417149 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oxford Town Hall - **lat**: 51.75148859999999 - **long**: -1.2571865 - **full address**: Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e67e4d5957796f250d4cdd796e3817af4bd002728e52d18c3c893bebcbc0c695-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf1f1f0-gmir.jpg?v=1766929036 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? being held? - **A:** IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Oxford Town Hall, St. Aldate’s, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026?? - **A:** IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? is organized by IRRV Thames Valley Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IRRV THAMES VALLEY - BUSINESS RATES REFORM: How are you fixed for 2026? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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