Local Government pension scheme
A final salary pension scheme, which includes a substantial range of benefits including:
- Secure pension index linked
- Option to convert part of your pension to a tax free lump sum on retirement
- Financial security for your family, death in service and partner benefits
- Early retirement options/ill health benefits
- Employee contributions to the scheme ranging from 5.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent dependent on level of earnings.
For more information see the attached pension scheme guide or visit the Local Government Pension Scheme website.
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Teacher pension scheme
This is an occupational pension scheme available to Local Government teaching staff. For more information visit the teachers pension website.