Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)

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.