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The trade union for local authority chief executives and senior managers

May 25

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ALACE seeks applicants to act as pensions consultant

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. 20251305 Consultant-Role-Pensions... Read More »

Apr 25

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ALACE responds to 2025 pay offer for chief executives

The Association of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (ALACE) has welcomed the offer for local government chief executives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Tracey Lee, chair of ALACE, said “The pressures facing Heads of Paid Service continue unabated, their experience, judgement and impartiality has arguably never been more important. We are pleased that an offer has... Read More »

Jan 25

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ALACE submits pay claim for Chief Executives

ALACE has submitted its pay claim for April 2025 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. It is for the same percentage increase (or equivalent if expressed in £’s) as colleagues at the top of the NJC scale. In 2024 ALACE secured this link and it... Read More »

Sep 24

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New Honorary Secretary unveiled by ALACE

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

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ALACE briefs MPs on Local Government (Pay Accountability) Bill

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

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ALACE submits pay claim for chief executives

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

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ALACE seeks applicants to act as pensions consultant

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

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Pension support service temporarily unavailable

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 »