CAAV elects President for the Centenary

The CAAV AGM at Stratford-upon-Avon on Friday 12th June elected Mark Webb as its President for the Centenary Year 2009/2010.

Mark Webb, who is a founding partner of WebbPaton, based at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, said, "The CAAV has got a century of achievement under its belt and we are looking forward to our second century. Agricultural valuers have shown themselves to be practical and adaptable as times and client's needs have changed; professionals in the countryside giveing support to all parts of the agricultural and rural economy.

"In challenging times the industry needs good practical independent advice. As qualified valuers we seek to give that. The CAAV is there to support its members doing that briefing and representing them sustaining professional standards.

"We have also to draw on experience of the real world to help government and others find sensible solutions to sometimes difficult problems - from Single Payment issues to tax concerns. That is a large job and, with our specialism, it is our job".

The other members of the Presidential Team elected are:
- Senior Vice President - Rowland Beaney of Lacy, Scott and Knight, Bury St Edmunds
- Junior Vice President - Bob Hicks of north Devon.