pension fund governance
Lewisham Council is appointing an independent expert to oversee its pension fund due to new LGPS governance reforms.
Lewisham Council is set to appoint an independent expert and an LGPS Senior Officer by December 2026, following new guidance issued in June 2026. This guidance mandates enhanced governance, transparency, and accountability for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, and was discussed at the council's Pensions Committee meeting on 15 October 2026.
Separately, Southwark's Pensions Advisory Panel discussed governance and operational matters for its Pension Fund in September 2026. Harrow's Pension Fund Committee also reviewed the governance of its Pension Board in September 2026. No further meetings on pension fund governance are currently scheduled.
Pension fund governance refers to the framework of rules, practices, and processes by which a pension fund is directed and controlled. This includes ensuring accountability, transparency, and the effective and ethical management of pension schemes, a topic regularly reviewed by council committees.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council is set to appoint an independent expert for pension fund oversight. Source
- New guidance for LGPS governance was issued in June 2026. Source
- An independent person role and an LGPS Senior Officer position must be in place by 31 December 2026. Source
- Lewisham's Pensions Committee discussed appointing an independent expert on 15 October 2026. Source
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