New Look LGPS from April 2008

With the 1 April 2008 quickly approaching, every effort is being put into communicating the Scheme changes to our members which include improved benefits and new contribution rates.

Scheme changes and examples of how to work out contribution rates and calculating service on both pre & post 2008 membership, can be viewed here

For more information on the main features of the Scheme please view New Look Scheme April 2008

A Guide to the LGPS (Employee Guide) has been produced that offers a short description of the conditions of membership and also information on what benefits the Scheme provides. can be viewed here

Alternatively, a DVD has been produced by the Local Government Employers Organisation (LGE) and has been split into sections for your convenience.

The LGPS is a good quality and secure pension scheme, offering stable and attractive benefits for you and your family.

You can either view the sections separately or access the full version:

With subtitles

If you can’t view any of the videos then it's possible your workplace has restrictions on these file types. If you would like to order a DVD copy then please select DVD Order

View the Terms and Conditions and end user License Agreement here here

Contribution Rates

For more information on contribution rates and worked examples, please view issue 34 of Pension Planning

Accrual Rate

For more information on the new accrual rate of 1/60 and a worked example of benefits with pre an post 2008 scheme membership, please view issue 35 of Pension Planning

Rule of 85

For more information on the Rule of 85, please view issue 33 of Pension Planning