Latest LGPS News

• You must report an annual allowance tax charge by 31 January

  The Annual Allowance is the amount your pension benefits can increase over a ‘pension input period’ without incurring a tax charge.

  02 January 2024
  

• Discover the new and improved ‘my pension online’

  We’re pleased to announced that our free self-service portal, my pension online has had a makeover!

  21 December 2023
  

• LGPS underpin protection extended to more people

  On 1 October 2023 changes were made to the LGPS regulations to extend underpin protection to more people.

  19 December 2023
  

• Changes to late retirement increases

  Find out what increases will be paid if you leave your LGPS pension until after your Normal Pension Age (NPA).

  15 September 2023
  

• Pension Awareness week

  Pension awareness week is taking place between 11 to 15 September 2023. Find out how you can get involved.

  08 September 2023
  

• Annual Benefit Statements 2023

  Your annual benefit statement will soon be available for you to review.

  11 August 2023
  

• Early retirement reductions decrease

  New guidance introduced for taking an LGPS pension early.

  08 August 2023
  

• P60s and payslips to be issued this May

  2022/2023 P60s are now available on my pension online.

  18 May 2023
  

• 2023/2024 contribution rates published

  As an active member of the scheme, you will pay a set percentage of your pay towards your LGPS pension.

  14 April 2023
  

• Government announces pension tax changes

  On 15 March 2023, the Chancellor presented his Spring Budget to Parliament announcing substantial changes to pension tax rules from 6 April 2023

  21 March 2023