The LGPS for councillors

Information for eligible councillors.

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After 31 March 2014

After 31 March 2014 elected members were no longer permitted to join the LGPS.

Councillors, who were scheme members on 31 March 2014, could remain active members until the end of their current period in office. Membership had to end then even if re-elected. A term of office ends on the fourth day after the ordinary day of the election.

Once you have left office, Pension Services will contact you about your deferred pension.

We will calculate your 'deferred pension benefit' entitlement to a pension. You may not necessarily receive immediate payment.

We will issue a statement every year.

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Eligible councillors

Visit the LGPS members website for details about councillor pensions.

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Manage your deferred benefit online

Learn how to manage your pension online.

Via My Oxfordshire Pension you can:

  • check and update your details, for example, your home address or email address
  • update who receives your benefits
  • view documents related to your deferred pension
  • download pension forms.

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Tell us who you want benefits paid to (death grant)

The LGPS provides valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.

There could be a lump sum payment (called a death grant)  due if your death is:

  • while in service
  • after leaving the scheme, and you have not yet retired and the fund holds your deferred benefit
  • in some circumstances, after you have started to draw your pension.

Oxfordshire Pension Fund has absolute discretion about payment. But to assist with their decision, complete a 'Death grant expression of wish form'. The form will indicate where you want the death grant to be paid. The form is available on My Oxfordshire Pension.

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Tell us if your circumstances or personal details change

You need to tell us when you change your details, including your address, bank details or marital status.

The quickest way to make changes to your details is on My Oxfordshire Pension.

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When you can claim your pension

The earliest we can pay a pension on your request is age 55. Taking a pension early will mean it is reduced because it will be in payment for longer. You must provide Pension Services with three months written notice of your planned early payment date.  

You must start receiving your pension before your 75th birthday. 

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