Pension Fund Annual Report
Lewisham Council is focused on its pension fund's financial performance and governance, approving its annual report and creating a new officer role.
Lewisham Pension Committee approved the draft Pension Fund Annual Report for 2025/26 on 15 October 2026, which reported the fund's net assets increased by £155 million to approximately £2.036 billion. Concurrently, Lewisham Council appointed a new LGPS Senior Officer in October 2026 to oversee the fund's administration, investments, funding, governance, and communications.
The new LGPS Senior Officer role was established in response to updated statutory guidance issued in June 2026, aimed at enhancing governance and accountability within the Local Government Pension Scheme. The annual report details the financial performance and activities of the Lewisham Pension Fund, with its publication scheduled by the statutory deadline.
Key facts
- Lewisham Pension Committee approved the draft Pension Fund Annual Report for 2025/26 on 15 October 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council appointed a new LGPS Senior Officer in October 2026. Source
- The Lewisham Pension Fund's net assets increased by £155 million to approximately £2.036 billion in 2025/26. Source
- The new LGPS Senior Officer role was created in response to updated LGPS fund governance guidance issued in June 2026. Source
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