Sep 24
19
ALACE has announced that Kathryn Hall has been appointed as its Honorary Secretary. Kathryn is chief executive of Mid Sussex District Council and has been a member of ALACE Council since February 2024. Tracey Lee, chair of ALACE, said “I am delighted that Kathryn has agreed to take on this important role, and the other honorary officers and I look forward to working with her as we continue... Read More »
May 24
21
ALACE does not consider this Bill to be necessary: it will add bureaucracy to the appointment process for senior officers for no perceptible benefit. The Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Commons in March and will be considered by the Commons General Committee on 22 May. The briefing note below has been provided to members of the Committee. If the Bill proceeds to the House of... Read More »
Feb 24
19
ALACE has submitted its pay claim for April 2024 onwards for chief executives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland covered by JNC terms and conditions. ALACE Scotland is involved in separate pay negotiations for members in Scotland. As has been the case for several years, ALACE is seeking equal treatment in terms of the percentage pay increase for local government staff on the top point of... Read More »
Feb 24
1
ALACE is seeking an experienced senior administrator in the local government pension scheme to commence work as soon as possible as its pensions consultant. This part-time role would suit someone who has recently retired or will be retiring soon. 20231024 Consultant-Role-Pensions... Read More »
Oct 23
31
ALACE regrets that the pension support service is temporarily unavailable, pending recruitment of a consultant to replace Pete Morris. ALACE extends thanks to Pete for the service he has provided over several years in supporting dozens of current and former members in considering issues relating to their pensions, and sends best wishes to him for the future. A further announcement will be... Read More »
Jul 23
24
ALACE has sent a further letter to the Employers' side which sets out the approach agreed at the AGM last month. We will keep members updated on progress. The JNC does not cover Scotland. ALACE Scotland is pressing COSLA to make an offer for 2023. 20230724 further letter on pay offer... Read More »
Jul 23
18
ALACE, the trade union solely for chief executives and senior managers in local government, has unveiled the names of two consultants who will be providing support to members on employment issues. Colin Everett, whose most recent role before retirement was as chief executive of Flintshire County Council, has started providing support for members in London, South West England including the... Read More »
Jun 23
2
The updated briefing note can be seen in the members' section of the website (login... Read More »
May 23
31
ALACE has responded to the offer of 3.5% for chief executives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We continue to press for equal treatment in percentage terms with staff at the top of the NJC scale (who have been offered 3.88%). The final position for NJC staff has yet to be resolved because the unions are balloting for industrial action. 20230531 response to pay offer... Read More »
Feb 23
24
ALACE has responded to the very brief consultation by DLUHC on changing the annual revaluation date from 1 April to 6 April. We support this change as it will minimise the risk of excessive annual allowance tax bills for ALACE members in respect of 2022-23. We have repeated our call for DLUHC to suspend the possibility of pension abatement in respect of pre-2014 service, to match arrangements... Read More »