Scheme Rules
The Local Government Pension Scheme is a statutory scheme, the provisions of which are contained in regulations that are made by Communities and Local Government (CLG) and are ultimately approved by Parliament.
The Scheme meets the requirements of both the Department for Work and Pensions (which is part of the former Department of Social Security) and the HM Revenue and Customs, because it provides benefits of at least the value of the state scheme, and within limits set by Parliament.
Any recent changes or consultations regarding the Regulations will be posted below.
January 2012 - Employer and Union agreement on the future of the LGPS
A new principles document to take forward the LGPS in England and Wales.
November 2011 - Government Proposals
October 2011 - Government Consultation Paper
September 2011 - LG Group employers submit pension proposals to Secretary of State
The LG Group has written (on 21 September) to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government setting out its proposals for a package of measures to secure short term savings by 2014/15.
July 2011 - Public Service Pensions Review Update
The latest information on the review of Public Service Pensions.
March 2011 - The Independent Public Service Pensions Commission Report
The Commission has issued it's final report regarding the review of public service pensions.
