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Default Retirement Age (DRA) to be retired from April 2011

The Government has announced details of how it will remove the default retirement age of 65 permitted by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.  It proposes to begin phasing out the DRA from April 2011.  The proposals are subject to a consultation which will run from now until 21 October 2010.  The new plans allow for a six month transition from the existing regulations, following the announcement in the Budget that the DRA would be phased out from April 2011.  The intention is to enable and encourage people to work longer if they wish to and in response to the demographic change which is seeing people live longer.  The Government is also committed to help employers by removing the administrative burden of the current DRA associated retirement procedure “right to request working beyond retirement”. 

The consultation asks whether the Government could provide additional support for individuals and employers in managing without the DRA or statutory retirement procedure.  This includes the possibility of future guidance or a more formal code of practice on handling retirement discussions. 

Views are also being sought on whether the removal of the DRA could have unintended consequences for insured benefits and employee share plans. 

From 6 April 2011 employers will not be able to issue any notifications for compulsory retirement using the DRA procedure.  Between 6 April and 01 October 2011, only people who were notified before 6 April, and whose retirement date is before 01 October can be compulsorily retired using the DRA.  After 01 October 2011, employers will not be able to use the DRA to compulsorily retire employees. If the employer wishes to use retirement ages they will have to be able to demonstrate that they are objectively justified. Some Examples of jobs where this could possibly be applied include air traffic controllers and police officers.  

For more information please contact Simonne McIvor on 01279 758080.

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Stansted honours its volunteers of the year
Written by Julie Budden   
Thursday, 07 April 2011 12:34

Big-hearted Stansted staff have been honoured for vital work they carry out as fundraisers and volunteers in the community at an award ceremony held at the airport.

I-Volunteer is a special award scheme run by BAA Communities Trust to celebrate and reward the many volunteering and fundraising achievements of London Stansted staff in their local community.

The national awards were first launched in 2004 by the Trust, but for the first time this year, the competition was run locally at Stansted.

Speaking at the event, held at the airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel on April 4, Stansted Airport’s Managing Director, Nick Barton said:

“Everyone here tonight should feel very proud of what they have achieved. Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners -  you are all important and valued ambassadors for London Stansted in the local community and these awards are just one way in which we can say thank you.”

Shortlisted entrants received a donation of £250 for their chosen charity, with category winners receiving £2000, and runners up receiving £1000.

In total, £15,250 was donated to various charities and local community projects.

Winners include:

Outstanding Contribution Award: Heather Stevens - Takeley

The top award of £2,500 went to Heather Stevens, a security officer from Takeley. She picked up the Outstanding Contribution Award, for her work for Help for Heroes and the Hedley Court Rehab Centre. Heather is pictured with the award and event host Bob Wainwright – Chair of the Stansted Community Fund Panel, which judged the entries.

The night’s top award of £2,500 went to Heather Stevens, a security officer from Takeley. She picked up the Outstanding Contribution Award, for her work for Help for Heroes and the Hedley Court Rehab Centre.

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URGENT
Written by Julie Budden   
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 09:46

Good morning to you all. 

I write to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances the SACC event planned for Monday 28th March at Manor of Groves has now been cancelled.   

The event will now take place on Monday 27th June and details of the presentation etc will be posted on the SACC website in due course. 

I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to seeing you all again very soon. 

Have a good day. 

Best wishes. 

Julie Budden

 
New express trains the perfect gift as Stansted’s marks 20th anniversary and looks to the future
Written by Julie Budden   
Monday, 21 March 2011 09:55
Stansted Airport today received the perfect gift in its 20th anniversary week with the official launch of the brand new Stansted Express trains.

At a special naming ceremony at London’s Liverpool Street station, theSecretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, unveiledthe first of the new trains that will begin to operate Stansted Airport andCambridge services from May this year.

The 120 new state-of-the-art class 379 Electrostar cars, ordered for theNational Express East Anglia network and manufactured by Bombardier at theonly site in the UK building trains today, will provide a major boost inquality, comfort and reliability for the thousands of passengers who usethe popular airport service every day.
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No.1 Traveller scoops Innovation Award at Business Travel and Meetings Show 2011
Written by Julie Budden   
Thursday, 10 February 2011 11:52

Premium hospitality specialist, No.1 Traveller has been awarded most innovative travel service at this year’s Business Travel and Meetings Show, as voted for by the public.

No.1 Traveller, which offers smart chauffeur-driven airport transfers and award-winning airport lounges at Gatwick and Stansted, went head-to-head with other travel service operators to win the accolade, which was announced at the event yesterday.

Commenting on the announcement, Phil Cameron, Founder and CEO of No.1 Traveller, said: “We are delighted to receive an award for most innovative travel service at one of Europe’s leading events for the business travel and meetings industry. Our Driveway to Runway service offers passengers a seamless pre-flight travel experience, no matter what airline or ticket they are flying with, and being recognised for innovation is a terrific endorsement of our unique offering.

”No.1 Stansted operate two lounge facilities for passengers travelling on international flights from London Stansted Airport.  Both lounges are open from 0400hrs – 2100hrs, cost is just £15 per person for up to three hours access. 

For more information visit the website at www.No1Traveller.com  or call 08442 64 64 40.

 
Apply for Membership
Written by Denis O'Regan   
Monday, 04 February 2008 17:03
Would you like to apply for membership of the
Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce?
Register for Membership

You can register online by clicking the keys above or the Register for Membership link on the left

Are you a member already? If you haven't registered for access to the private member section of this website click the keys above.

 
What is the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce?
Written by Denis O'Regan   
Saturday, 29 December 2007 17:19

The Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (SACC) serves the following purposes:

  • Promotion of trade in or around Stansted Airport, Essex
  • Collection of information and statistics which may be of use to their members
  • The facilitation of Business Networking
  • To offer access to the many business opportunities as Stansted Airport develops

Is there a One member per profession policy?

Some business groups restrict membership to one member per type of profession this is not the case with the SACC.

 
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