The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has opened a new consultation "LGPS in England and Wales: Access and fairness".
It is an open consultation, however, it is particularly relevant to LGPS members, their employers and administering authorities.
The consultation seeks views on draft regulations to make a number of changes to the LGPS covering various aspects of the benefits payable to LGPS members in England and Wales.
The changes aim to improve fairness and access within the scheme, ensuring that it continues to provide security and support for scheme members.
The proposals cover a number of areas including:
- Survivor pensions and death grants
- The gender pension gap in the LGPS
- Reporting numbers and reasons for employees opting out of the LGPS
- Forfeiture of pensions
The proposals include potential changes to the scheme which may have a direct impact on employers and their contribution payments to the LGPS relating to areas such as unpaid leave and child-related leave.
If you wish to respond to the consultation, MHCLG has indicated that its preferred method is by the online survey.
Go to the consultation
The consultation is open until 7 August 2025.