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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

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A defined benefit pension scheme for local government employees in the UK. A statutory, defined benefit occupational pension scheme for local government employees in the UK. A defined benefit occupational pension scheme for local government employees in the United Kingdom. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a public sector pension scheme for local government employees in the UK. It is a statutory defined benefit occupational pension scheme, including governance, pooling, and investment strategies. It is undergoing reforms as part of the 'Fit for the Future' programme and the Pension Schemes Act 2026. Regulations govern its management and oversight.

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  1. New Rules for Councillors Joining Local Government Pension Scheme New rules are set to govern how councillors can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) following a decision by the Brent Pension Board. Brent 23 July 2026
  2. Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Admits New Bodies Without Bonds Due to Small Employee Numbers The Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund has admitted five new bodies without requiring a bond, a decision approved by the Pensions Committee on 26 March 2026. This approach was... Barking and Dagenham 28 March 2026
  3. LGPS Salary Sacrifice Capped at £2,000 Annually from April 2029 Changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) are set to impact salary sacrifice arrangements and death benefits for members. Brent 25 March 2026
  4. Tower Hamlets Pension Board reviews risk register redesign Tower Hamlets Pension Board has reviewed a proposed redesign of its risk register, a crucial step in adapting to significant structural and legislative reforms within the Local... Tower Hamlets 10 March 2026