Consultation on LGPS Scheme Improvements – Scheme Improvements (Access and Protections)
FAO Local Government Pensions Team
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Finance Directorate
2nd Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Open consultation
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)
Applies to England and Wales
Consultation description
This consultation covers 4 proposals relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (‘the LGPS’). The proposals relate to access to the scheme and its benefits, and cover:
- Normal Minimum Pension Age
- pension access for mayors and councillors
- academies in the LGPS
- new Fair Deal
A draft set of regulations for the proposals on pension access for mayors and councillors, as well as new Fair Deal, have also been published for comment.
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Published 13 October 2025