If you want to enjoy your retirement, worrying about money is the last thing you need. That is why it is important to plan and secure your retirement income now.
The following pages of this site explain some of the options open to you, and how to make the most of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a very secure pension scheme, because its benefits are set out in law.
Our Jargon Buster is designed to help you to understand the terms we use.
We'd suggest you start with the Scheme Summary or:
In the right place?
If you are thinking of leaving the scheme, or have already left, please visit the deferred members section of the site.
If you’ve already retired, please visit the pensioner member section of the site.
More information
For more information you can download A Guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with full details of all the features and how to take advantage of them, to print out and read when you want. If you would rather receive a copy by post, contact us.
If you’ve got further questions, visit the employee member frequently asked questions page of this site.