As you may be aware, from 11 May, elected members can now join the LGPS pension scheme. Please see further information Pensions for councillors | East Sussex Pension Fund.

To add an elected member to the LGPS, please complete and submit the Starter Form LGPS 5A - Notification of starter form. Should you have multiple elected members to add, it may be more convenient to use the spreadsheet shown below.

Bulk starter template

i-Connect

We currently receive your monthly member data via i-Connect. However, at this time, please do not include elected member data within your i-Connect submissions. We are awaiting further guidance from our software provider on the correct process for reporting monthly elected member data.

LGPS31 Form

We need to monitor contribution amounts for elected members. Therefore, please ensure these are clearly detailed within Section H of your LGPS31 form as per below:

Elected Member Contributions

Employee Contribution:

Employer Contribution:

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards,

Employer Engagement Team

[email protected]