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Employer contribution rates 2026-2027

Your employer contribution rates for 2026-2027 are now available.

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Help promote the benefits of the LGPS during Pensions Awareness Week

7 September 2026

Employers can now access a range of resources created by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). They are designed to help promote the benefits of the scheme to current and prospective members.

We encourage you to use Pensions Awareness Week (14th to 18th September 2026) as an opportunity to share these resources with your employees and raise awareness of the value of LGPS membership.

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Could you represent Academies on the Avon Pension Fund Committee?

5 June 2026

We currently have a vacancy for an Academy representative. This is a voting member who is nominated by academies to ensure views of this group of employers are represented on the Committee. 

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The Scape discount rate is increasing to CPI + 2%

5 June 2026

The Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience (SCAPE) are reviewed in unfunded public sector schemes after valuation.

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