#2026/346The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Elected Member Pensions) Regulations 2026
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This statutory instrument amends the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 to enable elected members of local authorities and combined authorities in England and Wales to join and accrue benefits in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It inserts a new regulation 117 and adds Schedule 4 which set out specific eligibility, contribution rates, and benefit rules for elected members. The regulations also make consequential amendments to numerous Combined Authority Orders and the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) Regulations 2003 to remove previous restrictions and align allowance and pension rules. The changes come into force on 11 May 2026.
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Key Changes
- Inserts new regulation 117 into the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 setting out eligibility and rules for elected members
- Adds new Schedule 4 containing specific contribution rates, benefit accrual and membership conditions for elected representatives
- Amends Schedules 1 and 2 of the 2013 Regulations to include elected member definitions and references
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Obligations
What this law requires
Local authorities and combined authorities in England and Wales must enable elected members to join and accrue benefits in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in accordance with new regulation 117 and Schedule 4
Local authorities and combined authorities must apply the specific eligibility criteria for elected members as set out in Schedule 4 to determine who may participate in the LGPS
Local authorities and combined authorities must implement the contribution rates for elected members as specified in Schedule 4
Local authorities and combined authorities must apply the benefit rules for elected members as set out in Schedule 4
Local authorities must amend their allowance rules in accordance with amendments to the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 to align with the new pension provisions