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Help promote the benefits of the LGPS during Pensions Awareness Week

7 September 2026

Employers can now access a range of resources created by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). They are designed to help promote the benefits of the scheme to current and prospective members.

We encourage you to use Pensions Awareness Week (14th to 18th September 2026) as an opportunity to share these resources with your employees and raise awareness of the value of LGPS membership.

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.

Fund launches new Pensions Administration Strategy

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.

Members retiring between 31 March and 4 April 2026

2 February 2026

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.