Employer contribution rates 2026-2027 Your employer contribution rates for 2026-2027 are now available. Hide
Employer Services and Information Becoming a Fund employer Who can join?Apply to join the LGPSOutsourcing a service Scheme responsibilities Appointing authorised contactsAppointing a payroll providerDiscretionary policiesAppointing an Independent Registered Medical Practitioner (IRMP) Contributions and payments Employer contribution ratesSetting employer contribution ratesPayment of contributionsSubmission reconciliation form Managing employee membership Employees joining the schemeEmployee contributionsChanges during employmentEmployee leaving the LGPS Data management i-ConnectYear End 2026Data complianceSecure data transfer (Globalscape) Knowledge hub Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP) Final Salary Scheme and Full Time Equivalent Pay (FTE) Ill health retirementEmployer leaving the Fund
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image Councillors and elected mayors are now eligible to join the LGPS 13 May 2026 From 11th May 2026 all elected councillors and mayors in England are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We have created a detailed update, providing more information on the new scheme and what employing authorities need to do.
