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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.

2025 Actuarial Valuation update

15 October 2025

The consultation period for the Funding Strategy Statement (FSS) has now closed, and the Pensions Committee carefully considered the feedback at their meeting on Friday 26th September.

Employer Contribution Rates 2025/26

20 March 2025

To assist you with your payroll processes, a list of future service rates (FSR) and deficit recovery / surplus figures for the 2025-2026 financial year are now available.

Employers must ensure that the correct rates are applied and that deficit payments are made as required. Please check the valuation report issued by the Actuarial Team for confirmation. If you have outsourced, your payroll, please ensure that you pass this information on to the appropriate contacts.

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.