The Government has confirmed in its partial response to the Access and Protections consultation that plans to extend the LGPS to councillors and mayors in England will go ahead. The change will give access to the LGPS to:
- all mayors and deputy mayors in England
- all councillors at principal authorities in England, and
- all London Assembly members.
The effective date will be 11 May 2026, the first Monday after the local elections. Councillors and mayors who wish to join will need to opt in. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Welsh councillors are already able to join an earlier version of the LGPS. See Councillors in Wales for more information.