How do I join?

You can join the LGPS if you’re eligible and under age 75. To join you must fill in a joining form and send it back to your authority. This is important so you can get your pension benefits.

If you choose to join, your membership will start from the beginning of the next pay period. Check your payslip to make sure pension contributions are being taken correctly.

We’ll set up your pension record and send you a letter to confirm you’re a member of the scheme.

If you work for more than one authority and want pension benefits from each role, you must complete a separate joining form for each authority.

Can I join if I already pay into another pension?

Yes. You can join the LGPS even if you already pay into another pension.

You’re allowed to pay into as many pension schemes as you like. In each tax year, you can pay up to 100% of your UK taxable earnings into any number of pensions and still get tax relief. This is subject to the annual allowance.