South Wales Police Federation

PENSION UPDATE

The Government now has to put forward a remedy on how it is going to 'right' the 'wrong'. We have been told that the Government will be releasing a statement in relation to pensions, before the summer recess which starts on 25th July.

Fed poised to strike back on pensions

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) today announces it is prepared to bring any appropriate legal claims on behalf of its membership if its expectations are not met by the Government following the latest development over pensions.

National Pay and Morale Survey 2019

The only national survey which captures members views on pay, conditions and morale launches on 10 June.

South Wales Police Federation Mobile Apps

Available to all Federation Members via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store the South Wales Police Federation Mobile Applications for 2019

Federation Focus Spring 2019

Federation Focus Magazine Spring 2019

Import Message From PFEW

Police Charities UK Group

As you will be aware The Police Charities UK group is a consortium of charities working in the policing environment, with the aim of working in partnership with a common purpose to provide beneficiaries with committed, appropriate, timely and efficient support.

Money Matters

Northern Division and South Wales Police Federation - Financial Awareness Day - 22/01/2019 - Pontypridd police Station Gymnasium

Police Precept Survey 2019/20

There are only 7 days left until our consultation closes. To tell us about your #policing priorities and how much extra you would be willing to pay towards policing through the #precep

South Wales Police - 7 Point Plan - Assault on Police

South Wales Police will not tolerate assaults (physical or verbal) or hate crimes against our officers, staff and volunteers. Being assaulted or abused in any way is not part of the job.

Annual Leave Remuneration - New National Agreement

There is now a new annual leave agreement that has been agreed between the Police Federation of England and Wales and the Police Consultative Forum, which will provide consistency across all 43 Forces in relation to the remuneration that officers are entitled to receive, if they are required to work whilst they are on annual leave. This agreement is very similar to what has already been agreed with South Wales Police as a result of the NATO event that was held in South Wales in 2014.

Frontline policing review –Workshops Wednesday 28th November 2018.

At the 2018 Police Federation annual conference held on 23 May the new Home Secretary Sajid Javid, announced that he would conduct a review of front-line policing. Sponsored by the Minister of State for Police and the Fire Service, the front-line review will provide police officers and staff throughout England and Wales with the opportunity to share their ideas for change and improvement in policing.

Next Bike Promotion

Next Bike are a cycle Hiring / sharing company which has bases all over Cardiff working with Eastern BCU to promote Healthy & Active Travel.

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) welcomes the news today that the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill has been granted Royal Assent

The Bill makes it an aggravating factor to assault or sexually assault a police officer or any other member of the emergency services, punishable by up to 12 months in prison. While we would like to see the maximum sentence raised further, we are pleased that the Bill sends a clear signal that assaults against blue light responders will not be tolerated.

HM Treasury announce possible public pension cost cap breach

Initial findings from the public pension schemes four-yearly valuation review indicate that the cost cap has been breached. HM Treasury, who are undertaking the valuation, have announced that they will be consulting with representatives of those involved with the schemes on the next steps.

Pensions calculator

On Friday the Home office confirmed the below that their pensions calculator had been uploaded to the below site . It is anticipated that most Forces will inform officers of the link via their own websites / payroll info etc.

Pensions appeal rulings for firefighters and judges - latest update

The Federation has been monitoring progress in the respective Employment Tribunals and subsequent appeals for both firefighters and judges about the transitional arrangements relating to their new Career-Average Revalued Earnings pension schemes which came into effect on 1 April 2015.

Police Sport South Wales - Parkrun

Police Sport South Wales will be running another Parkrun initiative in January. Not only might this help with your New Year’s resolutions but it will give you another chance to raise money for good causes without putting your hands in your pockets.

Federation Focus - October 2017

Information on Collapse of Monarch Airlines

We have received a number of queries following the announcement on the 2nd October that Monarch Airways have ceased trading and entered administration.

We have been in touch with insurers and the below is advice and guidance should you receive any queries from members regarding travel cover as part of the

An open Letter demanding answers from the Government on the derisory pay award has been published

An open letter demanding answers from Government on the derisory pay award for police officers has been published by those representing rank and file officers from across the country.

Steve Trigg, chair of South Wales Police Federation, said: “Our members are angry and forces have been put in an impossible situation. We feel the government has not been truthful and honest about the pay award given to officers, and that is insulting’

Federation - Freedom of Information

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is funded in part by police officers who pay subscriptions from their wages.

It is not a public body and not funded by the public and is the only staff association to be subject to Freedom of Information (FoI), which came into effect for the PFEW in April 2017. Much of the information you may ask for may already be on this website, so please take the time to search for what you need first.

Federation Newsletter

The new Federation Magazine is here and is viewable via pdf

Champions League Overtime

We are receiving lots of queries in relation to what officers can claim in relation to the Champions league and I am hoping that what I have put together is helpful to you.

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