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A guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for councillors and mayors in England provides elected members with an overview of the LGPS covering key stages of membership from joining to retirement. It highlights the benefits of the LGPS in delivering secure, inflation‑protected retirement income with built‑in flexibility and protection. It explains how benefits are built up in the scheme, the options to adjust contributions and retirement choices, and the support available for members and their families.

Published
11 May 2026