Local Government Pension Scheme
Councils are currently discussing changes to Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility and investment strategies.
Councils are currently addressing significant reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and its investment strategies. Tower Hamlets Pension Board discussed reforms and approved a redesigned Pension Fund Risk Register in March 2026. This follows Havering Council's preparations in December 2025 for amendments to the Normal Minimum Pension Age and the reinstatement of access to the scheme for councillors and mayors.
On investment, Hillingdon's Pensions Committee addressed a petition in December 2025 from residents and the Hillingdon Palestine Solidarity Campaign urging divestment from companies allegedly complicit in violations of Palestinian rights. In September 2025, Tower Hamlets Pension Board agreed to develop a local investment framework by March 2026, responding to a government consultation encouraging investment in UK-based projects.
The Local Government Pension Scheme is a statutory, defined benefit occupational pension scheme for local government employees in the UK. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic in the supplied material.
Key facts
- Havering Council prepared for Normal Minimum Pension Age amendments and reinstatement of councillor access to the LGPS in December 2025. Source
- Hillingdon's Pensions Committee addressed a petition urging divestment from companies in December 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets Pension Board agreed to develop a local investment framework by March 2026 in September 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets Pension Board discussed enhancing engagement with scheme members in September 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.