Local Government Pension Scheme

Both you and your employer pay contributions to pay for your LGPS pension. How much you pay depends on how much you earn. You will pay between 5.5% and 12.5% of your pensionable pay. Every April your employer will decide your contribution rate. If you have more than one job,...

The LGPS rules changed from 1 October 2023. These changes are known as the McCloud remedy. You could be affected if you first joined the LGPS or another public service pension scheme before 1 April 2012. We have created a new section of this website to help members understand whether...

Your pension fund must provide you with an annual statement by 31 August every year if you are an active or deferred member. Your pension fund will most likely provide your statement by making it available on their online pension portal. If you have not been notified that your statement...

Pensions awareness week is taking place between 11 and 15 September. It’s a great reminder to think about how much income you’ll need in retirement, as well as how your LGPS pension works. Check out our short videos to learn about what a pension is, how your pension works, how...

If you are on strike, your LGPS pension will be affected. Your LGPS pension is based on your pay, and your pay will reduce if you are on strike. You can pay extra contributions to buy back the pension you ‘lose’. Read the Strike action and your pension FAQs to...