Oct 23
31
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 (e.g. by January 2024). 20231024 Consultant-Role-Pensions Profile-FINAL The deadline for applications is 30 November but early applications are... 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 »
Jan 23
31
Alace has submitted its pay claim for chief executives covered by the JNC in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have not yet seen the pay claim submitted by GMB and Unison in respect of JNC chief officers. There are separate arrangements in Scotland and the pay settlement for 2022 is yet to be finally resolved. 20230131 pay claim 2023... Read More »
Jan 23
31
While the proposals may affect only a few ALACE members who have membership in the NHS pension scheme, the consultation raises important principles of equal treatment across the public sector - in particular the changes to calculation of the annual allowance for 2022-23. We are therefore calling to DLUHC to ensure that similar provision is made for members of the Local Government Pension... Read More »
Jan 23
10
ALACE has submitted a response to the HMRC consultation about the detailed regulations and guidance that relate to rectification of the problems caused by the pension reforms that gave rise to the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022. This is an exceptionally complex area affecting pensions and taxation, but some past or present ALACE members are likely to have been affected by... Read More »