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CALCULATORS…
contribution rate estimate
(courtesy of Strathclyde Pension Fund)
Pension calculator
Additional pension - ARCs and AVC calculators

Quick links …
new scheme members' guide
transferring pension in
pension transfer allowed
what changed on 1 April 2009
download forms
Annual Reports

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This section is for active members paying scheme pension contributions.

Pension changes

The earliest with employer consent retirement age changes from 1 April 2010. Normal retirement remains unchanged. Read more in the When can I retire? section

Transferring pension in policy changes further details and list of club members .
Changes to pension scheme made on 1 April 2009 - LGPS09 section

FAQs

Taking unpaid leave
Working part-time
When can I retire?
How much I will pay?
I want to find out about the rule of 85 protection.
I want to know What benefits the scheme provides.
How can I change who receives my death benefits?
Can I request a pension estimate?
Can I pay more to increase my benefits?
I want to nominate my co-habiting partner
What counts as pensionable pay

NEWS


Consultative Panel - employee vacancy
Find out more about the Consultative Panel employee vacancy and how to apply.

Strike Action
Find out how strike action affects your pension then download form to buy back strike service .

Our service
View the results of our annual customer care survey here.
2008 survey results word
2008 Survey results PDF
2007 survey results PDF

Want to save more?
Do you know how much money you will have when you retire? Try out Standard Life's interactive retirement planner to see how much you need to save and how you can top up your pension.

What the Scheme means for you
The Local Government Pension Scheme is guaranteed by law. The pension you get when you retire is based on your final year's pay and the number of years you have been a member of the Scheme.

You can find out more about the benefits the Scheme provides and how you pension is calculated on the Local Government Pension Scheme website.