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For members of the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales

Access to the LGPS for councillors and mayors in England

This news article was published on 03 Jul 2026

If you are a councillor or mayor in England, you may now be able to join the LGPS. We have created a new Councillors and Mayors in England page which explains how the Scheme works for elected members.

The page includes information about:

  • who is eligible to join
  • how to opt into the LGPS
  • how much you will pay
  • pensionable pay
  • the key differences between LGPS membership for elected members and employees.

Eligible councillors and mayors are not automatically enrolled into the LGPS and must opt in if they wish to build up pension benefits.

The page also links to a detailed guide for councillors and mayors considering joining the Scheme.

Find out more on our Councillors and Mayors in England page.


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