Perhaps you are thinking about joining the Local Government Scheme or are already paying in and wondering what benefits are building up. You are maybe thinking of leaving the scheme or retiring and want to know the next steps. Select the relevant links below to focus in on what you would like to know.
Pension Awareness day, held annually on 15 September, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of pension planning and saving for retirement. To encourage people to do just that, check out our Pension Awareness webpage which includes:
Get to grips with your pension today and get Pension Aware!
Explore Pension Awareness 2026If you are currently working and paying into the Pension Fund, please click here for more information.
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If you are a member of the Pension Fund and are no longer paying in, but not yet retired, please click for more information.
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If you are receiving your pension from the Fund, please click here for more information.
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Please click here to find out more about the benefits of the Pension Fund and how you can join.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The government have recently made changes to the factors we use to calculate LGPS transfers, cash equivalent transfer values and some retirements. For further information please see the information below.
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The Government has announced that the earliest age you can take your pension will increase from age 55 to 57 with effect from 6 April 2028.
More information on pension age changes
Our new member self-service website, 'My Pension' is now available, helping transform the way you access and engage with your individual pension information online.
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The Fund are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to attend free Local Government Pension Scheme training, We will be running three courses in January, May and October each year.
Find out about pension training
This short guide covers who can join the LGPS and main benefits of the Scheme.
Brief scheme guide to LGPS - April 2025
A new guide is available to support members who are planning for their retirement.
Retirement Planning Guide