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2026
The Pensions Section will be holding two webinars on 17 September and 22 September
Following a change in the rules effective from 11 May 2026, councillors and mayors in England are eligible to join the LGPS.
The Government has introduced changes to the LGPS to make the Scheme fairer for all members
Important information regarding the scheme changes effective from April 2026.
Contribution rates
The Government will be introducing changes to some of the scheme regulations. The first phase of changes will come into force on 1 April 2026.
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Contribution band update for the financial year starting 1 April 2026
An invitation for all scheme employers to review the draft Investment Strategy Statement (ISS) and provide feedback.
This bulletin details the requirements for year-end pension information for 2025-2026.
Reminder to employers that have not yet acknowledged their 2025 Valuation Results
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 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 invitation 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
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
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.
Net Zero Climate Strategy
2021
MHCLG Special Severance Payments Consultation Launched
The 2021 End of Year Spreadsheet and Information pack is now available
Employer contribution rate 2021-2022
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.
Please distribute this message to all your active pension scheme contributors
The annual pensions year-end is always an extremely challenging time for all the Fund’s employers and the Pension Section
Earnings thresholds for workplace pension reform effective from 6 April 2020
