#2026/410The Local Government Pension Scheme (Elected Member Pensions) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2026
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This law ensures that elected members of local authorities in England and Wales, like mayors and members of combined county authorities, can include their allowances in a pension scheme. Specifically, it amends regulations to allow the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority to treat certain allowances as pensionable, excluding travel and subsistence. The combined authorities must also handle related employer contributions and any necessary payments.
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Key Changes
- Elected members' allowances included in pension schemes
- Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority's allowances treated as pensionable
- Excludes travel and subsistence allowances from pensionable status
Obligations
What this law requires
The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority must treat allowances paid to elected members as pensionable under the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority must not include allowances for travel and subsistence when determining pensionable amounts.
The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority must make employer contributions required in relation to pensions payable for the relevant allowances.
The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority must ensure that payments associated with pensions for relevant allowances are made as required.