Thinking of Joining?

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or for other employers participating in the Scheme, and for councillors. Your employer makes a significant contribution to the Scheme this should potentially be viewed as one of your most valuable financial rewards.

Membership is normally automatic for most new employees under age 75, unless:

you are an employee of an admitted body, where you have to be nominated by your employer.

it is clear that the employment is for less than three months.

you are a "casual" employee (please check with your employer as this will depend on the terms of your contract)

Check your payslip to see if you are paying contributions into the Pension Scheme. If not, check how to join below:

If you have already been issued with a membership form (Form PEN1), it is important that you complete and return this form to Pension Services.

You may also wish to complete a Death Grant Nomination Form, which allows you to nominate a recipient of any death grant which may become payable. The Form can be downloaded and printed off from the Forms page. Please note there are restrictions on making nominations and you should read the explanatory notes before completing your form.

For further information, please Contact Us.

I am not paying contributions. How do I join?

If you are an existing employee and would like to join the Scheme, please request a "late joiner pack" via the e-mail link below:

pensions.enquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk

Last Modified: 12/11/2009 12:41:29
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