Nov 18
4
BUDGET UPDATE
Sadly, the Chancellor didn’t act on ALACE’s representations and simplify the taxation system by scrapping the annual allowance. You can read more about what the Budget meant for taxation of pensions here.... Read More »
Sep 18
28
ALACE SUBMISSION TO THE AUTUMN BUDGET 2018
The Budget will be on 29 October. ALACE has submitted representations... Read More »
Jul 18
17
PAY DEAL AGREED FOR CHIEF OFFICERS
The JNC for Chief Officers which covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland has agreed a 2% pay increase in April 2018 and in April 2019. This will be relevant to those ALACE members who are employed on JNC Chief Officer terms and conditions. For official letter, click here. The pay deal for members covered by Chief Officials terms and conditions in Scotland has not yet been agreed. The... Read More »
Jul 18
14
LGC ARTICLES ON WORKLOADS AND STRESS
Many thanks to ALACE members who took part in the recent LGC survey. With LGC's agreement, you can see the analysis and commentary including an article from our Chair, Tracey Lee, by clicking... Read More »
Jul 18
7
PRESENTATION ON ANNUAL ALLOWANCE FOR PENSIONS: 2018 AGM
ALACE members can see (in the Members' Area of the website) the presentation that Cheryl Miller, one of the pensions consultants, gave at this year's AGM. You will also find there full information about the new service offered by Close Asset Management to assist you with completing your tax return in respect of the annual allowance, an issue that is relevant to a growing number of ALACE... Read More »
Jun 18
30
NEW PAID-FOR SERVICE FOR COMPLETING TAX RETURNS
ALACE has introduced a new-paid for service to assist members to complete tax returns correctly in respect of the annual allowance for pension growth.... Read More »
Jun 18
8
ALACE SECURES DOUBLING OF PAY OFFER FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVES
ALACE has secured a much improved offer from the Local Government Employers. The revised offer of 2% in 2018 and in 2019 has been accepted as it matches the increase for the generality of staff. It contrasts with the original offer of 1% for one year only. You can read our news release here, the employers' revised offer here, and ALACE's acceptance letter here. These increases apply to... Read More »
Jun 18
5
ALACE RESPONDS TO WELSH GOVERNMENT GREEN PAPER
ALACE has responded to the Welsh Government green paper “Strengthening Local Government: Delivering for People”. A copy of the response... Read More »
Jun 18
2
PAY NEGOTIATIONS
The Chair, Vice Chair and Hon Secretary of ALACE had a useful meeting with representatives of the Local Government Employers on 30 May to discuss the pay increase for chief executives. Members listened carefully to the points made by ALACE and they agreed to reflect and take further soundings from political colleagues over the next couple of weeks. We look forward to the outcome of those... Read More »
May 18
24
DATA USE AND PRIVACY POLICY
ALACE's new data use and privacy policy can be seen... Read More »