Joining
Joining the NESPF
It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. People are living longer and spending more time in retirement. With the full State Pension only providing a basic level of income (around £200 a week) people need to save more and plan ahead for the lifestyle they want.
With the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) you have a head start.
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Who Can Join?
There are certain criteria which you must meet to be eligible to join the pension scheme.
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How Much Does it Cost?
How much you pay into the pension scheme is based on how much you earn.
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How do I Join?
Joining the pension scheme is easy, most of the time it is automatic but if not it's straightforward to join yourself.
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Latest Updates
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My Pension+: An Update
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On 19th May 2026, the UK Government announced that the SCAPE (Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience) discount rate to be used in valuing public service pension schemes has changed.
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Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025-26 available in June for public inspection.
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Earth Day returns on 22nd April, with the theme remaining as “Our Power, Our Planet”.
