Council and democracy

New Local Government Pension Scheme 2008

As part of a general review of all public sector pension schemes, the Government has introduced changes to the way the LGPS works from 1 April 2008. This video (and transcript,) provides a full overview of the changes and what they mean for both new and existing LGPS members.

Please see the link below for information and forms for nominating co-habiting partners.

Any queries not answered by the film or the documents below should be addressed to Serco at lgps2008.solutions@serco.com or 01992 555466.

The Local Government Pension Fund

The Local Government Pension Fund in Hertfordshire is administered by Hertfordshire County Council and it is responsible for the overall operation of the scheme. The Scheme is not only open to Hertfordshire County Council's employees: in fact it has around 170 employers at present including District, Town and Parish Councils, university and colleges and not for profit organisations and contractors who have taken on staff from councils. This website provides information for all these employers and their employees who are pension scheme members.

The day-to-day administration of pension benefits has been outsourced to Serco Pensions. If you are a scheme member and have any questions about your benefits, please contact Serco on (01992) 555466 or hcc.pensions@serco.com.

Queries about scheme policies, investments and accounting arrangements should be directed to Corporate Finance on (01992) 555394.

The Scheme Employer section includes forms and general information for scheme employers.

The Scheme Member section provides information about benefits.