The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK.  It is a nationwide pension scheme for people working in local government or working for other types of employer taking part in the scheme. 

 

The LGPS is administered locally through regional pension funds.   The rules of the scheme are set out in law.  You can view the current scheme regulations on the LGPS regulations and guidance website.

 

The scheme is funded and is financed by contributions from employees and employers and by earnings from investments.  Every three years, the pension fund's actuary works out how much employers should pay into the scheme.

 

The national website for members of the LGPS is lgpsmember.org

 

In the event of any dispute over pension benefits, the appropriate legislation will apply. This site does not give any statutory rights and is provided for information purposes only.