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 »
Apr 18
12
ALACE REJECTS “VERY DISAPPOINTING” PAY OFFER
ALACE has rejected the offer of the Employers’ Side for staff covered by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Executives of Local Authorities. The offer was made on 10 April and is for 1% for 2018-19 only, when the employers have agreed an increase for the generality of local government staff worth 2% a year for two years. Tracey Lee, Chair of ALACE, said "Our claim made clear... Read More »
Mar 18
13
PAY CLAIM FOR CHIEF OFFICERS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES IN SCOTLAND
ALACE, UNISON, and GMB have submitted a pay claim for 2018-19: click here for... Read More »
Feb 18
26
GOOD NEWS! INCREASE TO STANDARD LIFETIME ALLOWANCE (LTA)
The standard Lifetime Allowance is to be increased from 6 April this year (2018). Further details:... Read More »
Jan 18
8
ALACE RESPONDS TO PROPOSALS TO MERGE DISTRICT COUNCILS
ALACE has submitted a response to the Secretary of State's consultation on mergers in Suffolk and Somerset. To see the... Read More »
Jan 18
4
ALACE ANNOUNCES RETIRED MEMBERSHIP RATE
ALACE's Constitution recognises that members who have left employment with a local authority may continue in membership. The retired membership rate is £50 for 2018. This provides access to all the information on the Association's website but a limited range of other benefits compared to ordinary membership. Generally, free consultancy support is not available. Paid-for support from an ALACE... Read More »