In the public sector Spending Review statement in October 2010 the Government announced its intention to increase employee pension contributions in the public service pension schemes (other than the Armed Forces Pension Scheme). The increases would be introduced progressively over the period 2012/13 to 2014/15.
The Independent Public Service Pensions Commission has issued a new "Call for Evidence" to inform its final report on public service pension provision.
In response to a request from Lord Hutton, the chair of the Public Service Pensions Commission, the LGA has submitted evidence and views to assist the Commission in its deliberations.
Three sets of regulations governing the New Look LGPS in Scotland from 1 April 2009 and statutory guidance on employee contribution rates have been issued.
The Local Government Pensions Committee met on 10 April 2008 and agreed responses to two consultation papers from CLG. The first relates to the cost sharing mechanism which is to be introduced into the LGPS in England and Wales and the second concerns the admitted body status provisions available on outsourcing.
