Employer bulletins

2026

Details of a change in process for Flexible Retirement cases.

2025

I am writing to inform you that from 6 January 2026 we will be going live with new websites.
The AGM takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 starting at 12 noon in the Council Chamber at County Hall.
The 2025 Investment survey is now available
The latest update on the Pension Fund valuation.
Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund (the Fund) would like to update you regarding recent correspondence you may have received from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), which we are aware all LGPS funds have also received.
Leicestershire Pensions Team in partnership with Pru M&G are inviting you to join an online session with Pru M&G
Every three years the Pension Fund is assessed to calculate the overall Fund value and individual employer contribution rates.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has opened a new consultation "LGPS in England and Wales: Access and Fairness"
The following bulletin includes an invite to attend a Prudential forum, which will be of interest to Employers and payroll providers.
The following bulletin details the requirements for ‘Year-End’ pension information as of 31 March 2025.
The bulletin details the updated contribution banding information for 2025 – 2026

2024

Further to my bulletin dated 5 January 2024, I just wanted to remind you that the deadline for the submission of the new employer discretions template is 31 March 2024
The following bulletin details the requirements for ‘Year-End’ pension information as of 31 March 2024
2024 – 2025 Contribution Bands and assessment
Scheme employers are required to publish and keep under review a statement of policy to explain how they will apply certain discretions that exist within the LGPS regulations.

2023

Joint Administration and Communication Strategy
McCloud
The 2023 End of Year Information pack is now available
2023 – 2024 Contribution bands and assessment
Last chance to have your say on the Pension Fund’s Net Zero Climate Strategy

2022

Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund Annual General Meeting 2022.
The 2022 End of Year Information pack is now available
Member Contribution Bands 2022-2023

2021

MHCLG Special Severance Payments Consultation Launched
McCloud Exercise
Prudential
Amended Redundancy Retirement Process
About Fossil Fuel Investment
McCloud Update
Important Update: £95K Exit Cap Revoked
The 2021 End of Year Spreadsheet and Information pack is now available
I have recently received confirmation that the contribution bands will be increased by 0.5%. This is in line with inflation.
Pension Fund has approved a consultation with employers on proposed changes to the Funding Strategy Statement (FSS) in connection with the new Regulations regarding employer risk that came into force on 23 September 2020.
Further to Employer Bulletin Issue 12, dated 1st September 2020, I wanted to provide an update on the current position regarding the McCloud exercise.

2020

Consultation on SAB guidance on new employer flexibilities
Important information regarding Pensions processes following the exit cap legislation.
The LGA’s draft response for the consultation regarding Reforming local government exit pay.
Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund Annual Meeting on Monday 14 December, 12pm.
Following on from Bulletin 13 highlighting the consultation about the proposed changes, there have been some further developments, and this is our latest understanding.
Notice of a consultation: Reforming local government exit pay.
Important Notice to all Employers
Pension Fund employer consultation - Exit credits
FAQ’s for Scheme Employers
McCloud/Sargeant Judgement
Tips for Employers
Please distribute this message to all your active pension scheme contributors
Actuarial valuation as at 31 March 2019 Valuation report
The annual pensions year-end is always an extremely challenging time for all the Fund’s employers and the Pension Section
2020 – 2021 Contribution Bands and assessment
Earnings thresholds for workplace pension reform effective from 6 April 2020
Information for Employers