LGPS governance
Lewisham Council is implementing new LGPS governance guidance by creating a Senior Officer role.
Lewisham Council appointed a new LGPS Senior Officer on 16 October 2026, a role mandated by new statutory guidance issued in June 2026 aimed at enhancing governance and accountability. This officer will oversee the pension fund's administration, investments, funding, governance, and communications, as reported in October 2026. The council's Pensions Committee considered changes resulting from this new guidance on 15 October 2026.
The new statutory guidance on LGPS fund governance and asset pooling, issued in June 2026, mandates changes to enhance accountability within the Local Government Pension Scheme. This guidance requires funds to be appropriately resourced, have relevant strategies and policies, and maintain robust frameworks.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council appointed a new LGPS Senior Officer on 16 October 2026. Source
- New statutory guidance on LGPS fund governance and asset pooling was issued in June 2026. Source
- The new LGPS Senior Officer role was created in response to updated guidance. Source
- The new officer will manage the pension fund's administration, investments, funding, governance, and communications. Source
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