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Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)
This consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme covers 4 proposals relating to pension benefits in the scheme and access to the scheme.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
This consultation covers 4 proposals relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (‘the LGPS’). The proposals relate to access to the scheme and its benefits, and cover:
- Normal Minimum Pension Age
- pension access for mayors and councillors
- academies in the LGPS
- new Fair Deal
A draft set of regulations for the proposals on pension access for mayors and councillors, as well as new Fair Deal, have also been published for comment.
Documents
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)Draft Statutory Instrument - Mayors and Councillorsapplication/pdfDraft Statutory Instrument - New Fair Dealapplication/pdfDraft Updated Best Value Directionapplication/pdfLocal Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Access for Elected Members - government response