LGPS09

Did you know your pension is changing?
From 1 April 2009, changes take place to the regulations that set our pension rules. 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 about your own circumstances not answered please contact us.

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 is the Scheme changing?    (pdf version)

Contribution rates explained    (pdf version)

Contribution rates - how much will I pay? (PDF)

Ill Health retirement explained    (pdf version)

What happened to the lump sum?     (pdf version)

Can my co-habiting partner get a survivor's pension?    (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)

What do I have to to now?    (pdf version)

Main changes from 1 April 2009    (Pdf version)

Read the full regulations - opens in new window

Read our special LGPS 09 newsletter (pdf)

Roadshows

We will be holding roadshows in workplaces where employers request these. We will also be holding them in central locations in Edinburgh, East, Mid and West Lothian so if your workplace doesn't hold one or you miss it then you can come along to one of these instead.

Download our roadshow presentation here

E-newsletters

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