Employers
Welcome to the employers section of the website. This area contains useful information for employers with members in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Consultations
Reforming local government exit pay
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has publishedthe following:
a consultation on reforming local government exit pay
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and compensation regulations in England and Wales. This is to introduce the exit payment cap and further reform of exit payments.
The consultation details can be found on the link above or here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-local-government-exit-pay
The consultation will close on 9th November 2020.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - amendments to the statutory underpin
The courts have looked at transitional protections given to older members in the judicial and firefighters’ pension schemes. The courts have found that these directly discriminated against younger members in those schemes. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are seeking views on proposals. This is in line with a government commitment to remove the difference in treatment from all public service pension schemes with similar protections. These would extend LGPS statutory underpin protection to younger members of the scheme.
Further details of this consultation can be found at:
This consultation will close on 8th October 2020.
Pensions tax relief administration
The government is concerned about the potential for a low-earning individual’s take-home pay to be affected by the method of pensions tax relief operated by their pension scheme. The government is keen to explore this issue further to understand what deliverable options for change may exist.
Further details of this consultation can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pensions-tax-relief-administration-call-for-evidence
The consultation closes on 13th October 2020.
Covid-19 update
Due to Covid-19 and the latest Government advice, some of our staff are self-isolating and/or working remotely from home. Therefore, we are currently operating a reduced service. We will endeavour to answer your queries as soon as practicably possible.
Pension Administration Strategy
The Pension Administration Strategy has now been approved. This has followed employer consultation, feedback received and consideration by the Pension Committee. The strategy ensures both the Administering Authority and the Fund employers are fully aware of their responsibilities under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It also outlines the performance standards they are expected to meet. This is to ensure delivery of a high quality and cost effective administration service. The Pension Administration Strategy can be viewed in the Regulatory Statements webpage. It can also be found below under the "other employer information" section on this webpage.
Pension Fund Employer Liaison Officer
Matt Allen is the Cornwall Pension Fund Employer Liaison Officer. He helps to build and maintain good working relationships with the pension scheme’s participating employers. This includes providing training, advice, guidance and support if requested. The Employer Liaison Officer is the first point of contact for employers. Where necessary, he liaises with others within the team to resolve any queries.
Other employer information
- TUPE transfers and outsourcing guidelines for Local Authorities
- TUPE transfers and outsourcing guidelines for academies
- Local Government Association HR Guide and Payroll Guides
- Online Additional Pension Contribution (APC) calculator
- Auto-enrolment guidelines
- Bond Policy
- Pension Administration Strategy
- Administration Guide for Employers
- Employers Guide to Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP)
- Data Improvement Strategy and Plan
- Cornwall Pension Fund Scheme Guide (for employees)
Our Jargon Buster may help with pensions terminology.
Welcome to the employers section of the website. This area contains useful information for employers with members in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Consultations
Continue readingReforming local government exit pay
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has publishedthe following:
a consultation on reforming local government exit pay
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and compensation regulations in England and Wales. This is to introduce the exit payment cap and further reform of exit payments.
The consultation details can be found on the link above or here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-local-government-exit-pay
The consultation will close on 9th November 2020.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - amendments to the statutory underpin
The courts have looked at transitional protections given to older members in the judicial and firefighters’ pension schemes. The courts have found that these directly discriminated against younger members in those schemes. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are seeking views on proposals. This is in line with a government commitment to remove the difference in treatment from all public service pension schemes with similar protections. These would extend LGPS statutory underpin protection to younger members of the scheme.
Further details of this consultation can be found at:
This consultation will close on 8th October 2020.
Pensions tax relief administration
The government is concerned about the potential for a low-earning individual’s take-home pay to be affected by the method of pensions tax relief operated by their pension scheme. The government is keen to explore this issue further to understand what deliverable options for change may exist.
Further details of this consultation can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pensions-tax-relief-administration-call-for-evidence
The consultation closes on 13th October 2020.
Due to Covid-19 and the latest Government advice, some of our staff are self-isolating and/or working remotely from home. Therefore, we are currently operating a reduced service. We will endeavour to answer your queries as soon as practicably possible.
The Pension Administration Strategy has now been approved. This has followed employer consultation, feedback received and consideration by the Pension Committee. The strategy ensures both the Administering Authority and the Fund employers are fully aware of their responsibilities under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It also outlines the performance standards they are expected to meet. This is to ensure delivery of a high quality and cost effective administration service. The Pension Administration Strategy can be viewed in the Regulatory Statements webpage. It can also be found below under the "other employer information" section on this webpage.
Matt Allen is the Cornwall Pension Fund Employer Liaison Officer. He helps to build and maintain good working relationships with the pension scheme’s participating employers. This includes providing training, advice, guidance and support if requested. The Employer Liaison Officer is the first point of contact for employers. Where necessary, he liaises with others within the team to resolve any queries.
- TUPE transfers and outsourcing guidelines for Local Authorities
- TUPE transfers and outsourcing guidelines for academies
- Local Government Association HR Guide and Payroll Guides
- Online Additional Pension Contribution (APC) calculator
- Auto-enrolment guidelines
- Bond Policy
- Pension Administration Strategy
- Administration Guide for Employers
- Employers Guide to Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP)
- Data Improvement Strategy and Plan
- Cornwall Pension Fund Scheme Guide (for employees)
Our Jargon Buster may help with pensions terminology.
