Thinking about joining?
The LGPS is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or working for other employers participating in the Scheme.
Benefits of the Scheme include a secure pension, tax free cash option, options to pay extra and a lump sum death grant if you die whilst an active scheme member.
The LGPS covers local government employers such as City and District Councils and other organisations that have chosen to participate in it. To be eligible to join the LGPS you need to have a contract of employment that's for at least 3 months and be under age 75. If you are eligible for membership of the Scheme you will automatically become a member unless you are employed by;
a designated body such as a town or parish council, or an admission body which tend to be charitable organisations or associated local government bodies where you will have the choice to join if your employer has determined that your post is eligible for LGPS membership.
You do have the right not to join the scheme and can opt out at any time by writing to your employer.
Police officers, operational fire fighters and teachers are not allowed to join.
For more information on joining the Scheme please see our A Brief Guide to the LGPS[pdf - 373kb]andYour Pension Choice[pdf - 393kb]leaflet.
