Information for councillors who are paying contributions to their LGPS pension or want to join.
Pensions for councillors and mayors in England
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) provides pension benefits for councillors (elected members) and mayors in England who are under 75. You are eligible to join if you receive an allowance or salary from:
a district council
county council
unitary council
combined authority
combined county authority
London borough council
Join or transfer in
How to join the LGPS or transfer in benefits from another pension scheme.
