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Local Pension Board

Wirral Council as the administering authority of Merseyside Pension Fund operates a Local Pension Board to ensure that the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is well managed and representative at a local level.

During the appointment process, all Members have demonstrated strategic knowledge and stewardship of both local government and private pension schemes, including representation on boards at a national level.


Members of the Local Pension Board

Independent Chair

Dafydd Edwards


Employer Representatives

Stephan Van Arendsen, Knowsley Council (Scheduled Bodies)

Ian Williams, Liverpool City Council (Scheduled Bodies)

Peter Fieldsend, Torus (Admission Bodies)

Robin Buchanan Brown, Southport Learning Trust (Education Sector)


Member Representatives

Roger Irvine (Active Members)

Lyn Robinson (Active Members)

Patrick Moloney (Deferred Members)

Robin Dawson (Pensioner Members)