LGPS09

Pension changes made on 1 April 2009?
From 1 April 2009, changes took place to the regulations that set our pension rules. This section helps you understand the differences and you will be able to find information to answer most frequently asked questions. However, the information can't address every circumstance, if you have a question not answered here, please contact us.

Increasing your pension - read more here

NEW LGPS Contribution Calculator
Click here for your estimated contribution rate from 1 April 2009.
NB: The calculator is situated on Strathclyde Pension Fund website.

Why has the Scheme changing?    (pdf version)

Contribution rates explained    (pdf version)

Ill Health retirement explained    (pdf version)

What happened to the lump sum?     (pdf version)

Can my co-habiting partner get a pension if I die?    (pdf version)

** Download the co-habiting partner form here **

Are the death benefits improving    (pdf version)

What happens to the benefits I've already earned?    (pdf version)

When can I retire?    (pdf version)

Main changes from 1 April 2009    (Pdf version)

Councillor Members - newsletter on changes

Read the full regulations - opens in new window

Read our special LGPS 09 newsletter (pdf)

Roadshows

We held roadshows to explain the main changes and to help answer members enquiries.

Download our roadshow presentation here

E-newsletters

Click here for printer friendly version of our newsletter
Issue 1 - September 2008
Issue 2 - November 2008
Issue 3 - February 2009