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For employees thinking of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme

Information for eligible members considering joining the Local Government Pension Scheme.

What is the LGPS?

The LGPS is an important part of your employment package and a great way to save for your future.

Councillors & Mayors

Joining information for councillors and mayors (elected members) in England from 11 May 2026.

New LGPS Member Pack

This welcome pack provides new members with forms and information they need.

How the LGPS works

An overview of your LGPS pension and how it works, compared to other types of pensions. How your pension works

Re-joining the LGPS

If you re-join with deferred LGPS benefits, these could be joined with your new pension account.

Joining the Scheme

Find out if you are eligible to join the LGPS and how you can be brought into the Scheme.

Automatic enrolment

If your employer is part of the LGPS, you will normally be able to join before you are automatically enrolled.

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