 
As part of our preparations for the Pensions Dashboard, we have been reviewing our records and identified a number of casual records that have not received any claims.
To ensure data accuracy we will be deleting any records that started before 31 March 2025 and have not yet received any contributions. Moving forward we will be asking employers only to inform us of casual starters once they have first made their first claim, and opted into the scheme.
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Each year we host employer meetings which are available both in person and online. These have traditionally taken place in November; however, moving forward we have decided to move these to April. Further details will be shared closer to the time. |
To help streamline scheme administration and ensure timely investment of additional voluntary contributions (AVCs), it is essential that payroll data is submitted in the correct format. To support this, Prudential has created a guide to administering the payroll, that includes:
• a step-by-step guide
• frequently asked questions
• a sample CSV file
• online submission guidance.
If errors occur, Prudential will let employers know how to correct them and ask for the file or payment to be resubmitted.
Following the announcement of the Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) 2025/26 pay award that has been agreed and back dated to 1 April 2025.
If you have a policy to award the backpay to leavers, you will need to provide us with revised leaver information so that we can re-calculate their benefits using the revised pensionable pay/CARE pay information. Please follow the process on our website.
Please remember to submit the HR Authorisation form for any employer led retirements (Redundancy, Interests of efficiency and Flexible Retirement [aged 55 and over]) or where you are enhancing the members benefits.
To do so, please download the HR Authorisation form on our website and share it with your HR team so they are aware of the process. Once completed, email it to finance.peninsulaemployers-mailbox@devon.gov.uk and pensionsfinance-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Keep us updated with any changes in staff responsible for completing our forms (authorised signatories). This can be done by completing our online form.
Payment of Pension Fund Contributions - please remember to inform us and the relevant Finance team each time you have paid your pension scheme contributions, by filling in the Monthly Contributions Form.
If you are changing your Payroll Provider, please contact the Employer & Communications Team so that we can help you through the process and make sure you retain access to historical payroll information.
TUPEs & New Academies - Please do not complete the leaver spreadsheet if members are leaving your employment and transferring to another employer under TUPE. Follow the process outlined on our website instead.
Useful Links
Peninsula Pensions Employers' Pages
LGPS regulations and guidance
Fund Investments
LGPS National Website
Previous editions of Pensions Line
Employer Meetings and Focus Sessions
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