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We are currently completing processes in relation to employer led estimates which will come into effect from 1st March 2023. Please look out for the next Pensions Line for more details.
We have a dedicated team that will work with you to ensure the best possible service for all your LGPS staff, by providing guidance and support for you. Our Employer Liaison Officer, Mark Griffin, can arrange training to help you understand your responsibilities as an employer within the LGPS and what you need to do.
If you need help with processes or have any questions, please send the Team an email or call Mark directly on 01392 385372. We ask that you do not send emails directly to any members of the team but direct your enquiry to the team mailbox at peninsulaemployers@devon.gov.uk - this mailbox is monitored daily so one of the team will get back to you as soon as they can.
If members have queries on their benefits, please refer to Member queries info below.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has set their 2023 training programme and will be running a mix of online and in-person courses.
Full details can be found within Bulletin 231 and you can book your place on the LGA events page of their website by choosing 'Pensions' in the 'Filter by Topic' field.
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If a member suffers a reduction in their rate of pay in the final 10 years before they leave or retire, they can elect to look at the best 3 consecutive years in the last 13. For this to apply the member must elect in writing at least a month before the date of leaving. For simplicity, these 13 years all end on 31 March rather than anniversaries of the date of leaving.
A member can request this in writing at any time, up to one month before they leave to initiate the above protection and it will be for you as the employer to provide the full 13 years pay to us so you need to make sure retain the relevant records. Please see our Employer’s Guide to The LGPS for more information.
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