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Your 2026 deferred pension statement is now available

22 June 2026

Members can view their new Annual Deferred Statement 2026 on My Pension Online. 

The statement for April 2025 to March 2026 shows the current value of your pension benefits.

In June and July we’re sending members their statement by either email or post, depending on their communications preference.

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Your pension at work in local communities

15 June 2026

Your pension is helping to supply housing, green energy and support local businesses.

Working with partners including Octopus Capital, we are supporting the development of high quality, affordable family homes locally and nationally.  

In early 2026 we acquired 16 energy efficient homes in South Gloucestershire and 24 homes in Bath and North East Somerset, as part of a £4 million transaction.

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Councillors and elected mayors are now eligible to join the LGPS

11 May 2026

From 11th May 2026 all elected councillors and mayors in England are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Membership will not be automatic, individuals need to actively complete an opt-in form and return it to the authority they serve.

New booking system launched for in person One Stop Shop appointments

1 April 2026

We’ve introduced a new booking system for members who may require in person support with pension queries. Appointments will take place at Keynsham library are led by a member of our experienced administration team.

Researching member views on Aerospace & Defence

6 May 2025

As agreed in its Committee meeting of 28 March 2025, the Avon Pension Fund will survey members on Aerospace & Defence investments. 

We will work with an independent research organisation to ensure expert guidance and best practice in research methods.  

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.

Committee votes to remain invested in Aerospace & Defence

28 March 2025

In a public meeting in Bath on 28 March, the Avon Pension Fund Committee voted to maintain its current approach to investing in Aerospace & Defence. 

Now that the Committee has made a decision in principle, we will consult our members, which will inform the Committee’s final decision. 

Committee to debate investments

11 February 2025

On 28 March the Avon Pension Fund Committee will meet to review its aerospace and defence investments. 

This follows significant work which the Fund has already undertaken, following petitions in December and appeals from Bristol City Council to divest from aerospace and defence companies which supply Israel.

The pension fund has £18m or 0.3% of its £6 billion assets invested in such companies, which primarily supply NATO partners and the UK government.

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