Improving access and fairness in the LGPS
The Government has introduced changes to the LGPS to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. You can find more information below.
The Pensions Increase (Review) Order, which is issued each year by central government, tells all public sector pension schemes of the increase that should be applied to pension benefits. Further information can be found at All Members>Pensioners>Pension Increase.
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The Court of Appeal ruled in 2018 that protections introduced following public service pension schemes reforms in 2014 and 2015 were unlawful due to age discrimination. Further details can be found on the McCloud Judgement page in All Members>McCloud Judgement.
As a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you can nominate who or where you would like your death grant to be paid. Add or update your nomination details in ‘My Pension Online’ or complete the Lump Sum Death Grant Nomination form in Forms/Guides.