McCloud Remedy
Councils are addressing software and data challenges while implementing the McCloud remedy to rectify age discrimination in public sector pensions.
Westminster Pension Board was informed in July 2026 that its McCloud remedy project, which addresses age discrimination in public sector pensions, remains on track for the 2026 Annual Benefit Statement, with few residual cases outstanding. However, Brent Pension Fund reported in March 2026 that its project is still flagged 'amber' due to data and systems functionality challenges, despite making progress on remedy payments.
Several councils continue to face issues with software compliance and delivery. Sutton Council's Pension Fund missed the statutory deadline for implementing the remedy, establishing a revised target of June 2026, according to a December 2025 report. Kingston upon Thames' Pension Fund also reported in December 2025 that its software provider, Civica, had not delivered fully compliant software, risking incorrect member payments.
The McCloud remedy aims to rectify age discrimination found in public sector pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), stemming from 2015 pension reforms. It requires recalculations to ensure all eligible members receive the correct benefits, with some cohorts dependent on external data and guidance.
Key facts
- Westminster's McCloud remedy project is on track for the 2026 Annual Benefit Statement. Source
- Brent Pension Fund's McCloud remedy project remains flagged 'amber' due to data and systems functionality challenges. Source
- Sutton Council's Pension Fund missed the statutory deadline for implementing the McCloud remedy. Source
- Sutton Council's Pension Fund established a revised project plan with a new target completion date of 30 June 2026. Source
- Kingston upon Thames' Pension Fund reported in December 2025 that its software provider, Civica, had not delivered fully compliant software for the McCloud Remedy. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.