Options available if you have previous LGPS benefits

In this leaflet we look at the options available if you have re-joined the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and you have previous LGPS pension rights as an employee which are currently held in the scheme – called deferred benefits.

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Options available if you have previous LGPS benefits(256kb)

LGPS Update - February 2011

There have been recent changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees in England and Wales introduced by the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2010. This leaflet covers the main changes to the scheme.

To view the 'LGPS Update - November 2010' please use the link below.
LGPS Update - February 2011(98kb)

LGPS Update - November 2010

There have been recent changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees in England and Wales introduced by the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2010. This leaflet covers the main changes to the scheme.

To view the 'LGPS Update - November 2010' please use the link below.
LGPS Update - November 2010(101kb)

Avon Pension News - Issue 13 Spring 2011

Avon Pension Fund's Newsletter for Active Members 'Avon Pension News', keeping Members updated with important changes to their pension, regulation changes, Investments news and Highlight of Accounts.

To view the 'Avon Pension News' please follow the link below.
Avon Pension News - Issue 13 Spring 2011
To view newsletters from previous years, please follow the link below.
Avon Pension News Archive

A Short Guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

This document is a short guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), It is an overview of what new members can expect from the Scheme.

To view the 'A Short Guide to the LGPS' please follow the link below.
A Short Guide to the LGPS (679kb)

Employee Guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

This document is a comprehensive guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS),The guide gives a breakdown of key areas of information in a manageable format. These sections cover most aspects of the Scheme from joining to retirement.

To view the 'Employee Guide to the LGPS' please follow the link below. Employee Guide to the LGPS

Changes to Dependants Benefits - March 2010

This document highlights the changes which alter the way that a survivor’s pension for a registered civil partner is calculated, and introduce a new option to buy extra survivor’s pension for a nominated co-habiting partner.

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Changes to Dependants Benefits - March 2010 (548kb)