Planned system upgrade Due to a planned upgrade, our systems and my pension online will be unavailable between 4pm on Friday 18th July until 9am on Thursday 24th July.
Are you? Paying in How much do I pay?Paying more to increase your pensionPaying less (50/50 section) Nearing retirement When can I retire?How is my pension worked out?How much lump sum can I take? Receiving a pension Receiving your pensionPension pay datesPensions increase Thinking of joining Your Local Government pensionBenefits of the pension scheme Joining the LGPS Thinking of leaving Opting out of the pension schemeLeaving because of redundancy or efficiencyLeaving because of ill health No longer paying in Your deferred pensionTaking your deferred pensionRefund of contributions
Image Survey update: Avon Pension Fund selects research partner 27 June 2025 We have selected a research partner who will provide expert guidance and best practice in research methods. We expect to email members the survey later this summer.
Image Could you represent members on our Pension Board? 10 April 2025 We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from our membership to serve as member representatives on the Board. You'll amplify the voices of Fund members, offering informed advice and guidance alongside a diverse group.
Image Increase in value of members pensions 10 April 2025 All our active members’ Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pensions were revalued in April 2025. The value of the CARE pension increased by 1.7%, in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure for September 2024. Our deferred members have also had their total pension increased by 1.7%, again in line with September 2024 CPI.