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Publications
Glossary
We have tried to make our publications and communications as simple as possible, but in certain areas it is difficult to avoid using technical terms. We have therefore provided a glossary (MS Word 67KB) with a list of the most commonly used technical terms.
Joining or Remaining in the LGPS
Why join the Local Government Pension Scheme? (PDF 855KB - opens new window)
10 Good Reasons to join the LGPS (PDF 222KB - opens new window)
10 Good Reasons to stay in the LGPS (PDF 223KB - opens new window)
Customer Charter
LPFA is committed to always providing it’s Customers with high quality Customer Care. Further information can be found in the LPFA's customer charter (MS Word 29KB)
Guides/Booklets
A number of booklets are available in PDF format, if you require Acrobat Reader to view these files you can download it from the Adobe Site.
The Brief Guide to Your Pension provides basic information about the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and its benefits
The Leaving the LGPS Guide provides information for members who are about to leave or cease membership of the LGPS.
- Download Leaving the LGPS Guide PDF (372 KB - opens new window)
- Download Leaving the LGPS Form PDF (165 KB - opens new window) - for members to complete to confirm their options
The Information for New Pensions Guide provides information for members who have left or ceased membership of the LGPS and are about the receive their pension.
Guaranteed Minimum Pension Guide
Councillors Brief Scheme Guide
Factsheets
LPFA produce a number of Fact Sheets which provide specific details about certain areas and benefits of the LGPS:
- Factsheet 1 - Benefits (PDF 142 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 2 - Leave without pay (PDF 158 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 3 - Flexible Retirement (PDF 150 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 4 - Deferred Benefits (PDF 153 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 5 - Transfers in (PDF 153 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 6 - Changes of hours (PDF 166 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 9 - Life cover (PDF 139 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 10 - Re-employment (PDF 137 KB - opens new window)
- Factsheet 11 - Pension sharing (PDF 130 KB - opens new window)
LPFA Publications and Newsletters
LPFA nomination of beneficiary (PDF 52 KB - opens new window) - This form enables a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme to nominate a beneficiary or beneficiaries of any death grant payable in the event of their death.
The new Scheme introduced the provision for a dependant’s pension to be paid to a nominated, co-habiting partner. You can download a nomination form for cohabiting partners (PDF 49KB - opens new window).