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The Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience (SCAPE) are reviewed in unfunded public sector schemes after valuation.

We’re rolling out multi-factor authentication (MFA) for i-Connect, to help keep the data you share with us safer. 

All employers will be using MFA for i-Connect by the end of July 2026.

From 11th May 2026 all elected councillors and mayors in England are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We have created a detailed update, providing more information on the new scheme and what employing authorities need to do.

The Government have now regulated changes that will allow members to continue to build-up pension during periods of authorised unpaid and child-related leave. Following the regulation changes, employers must make amendments to processes and systems. These changes will apply from 1 April 2026.

The Fund’s new Pensions Administration Strategy (PAS) has launched 1 April 2026. The PAS was finalised at the March committee following consultation feedback from our Fund employers.

Please be aware that for members retiring at the end of the financial year, the date of the revaluation of their active CARE pension has changed. Members may wish to reconsider their retirement date for a date after 6th April.

The Pensions Administration Strategy (PAS) was approved in principle by the Pension Committee in September. We now invite you to take part in an employer consultation to review the changes.

Our new online retirement estimates form is now live. You can request an estimate for ill-health, flexible and redundancy or efficiency retirements.

MHCLG has launched a consultation on changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales. The proposed changes are intended to improve fairness in and access to the LGPS.

The consultation closes on 7 August 2025.

Ahead of the implementation of the Pension Dashboard, it’s very important that all member addresses are recorded in the correct format, particularly the postcode.

This is because the address and postcode will be used to match members with their pension figures once the Pension Dashboard is live.