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Could you represent Academies on the Avon Pension Fund Committee?

5 June 2026

We currently have a vacancy for an Academy representative. This is a voting member who is nominated by academies to ensure views of this group of employers are represented on the Committee.

The Scape discount rate is increasing to CPI + 2%

5 June 2026

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

Councillors and elected mayors are now eligible to join the LGPS

13 May 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.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required for i-Connect users

5 June 2026

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.

We’ve launched a new online retirement estimates form

2 July 2025

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

Dashboard News: Address formatting

2 April 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.

Process update: Simpler contributions submissions for Finance

4 February 2025

In a move to streamline data submission processes, i-Connect has been designated as the primary platform for remittance information related to contributions. This change follows the removal of the LGPS50 form, a decision aimed to alleviate the burden on employers who previously had to submit duplicate data.

If there is a difference between your monthly i-Connect submission and the actual payment we receive, you must complete a Submission reconciliation form.