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Why is another new scheme being introduced?

The Local Government Association (LGA) and trade unions announced the outcome of their negotiations on new LGPS proposals (for England and Wales).

Explanation of underlined terms used throughout LGPS 2014 documents.

The average member contribution to LGPS 2014 will be as it is now: 6.5%.

This overview sets out the main features of the proposed LGPS 2014 starting from 1 April 2014.

Normal retirement occurs at the age the scheme will pay your benefits without actuarial reduction or enhancement as of right – your Normal Pension Age (NPA).

LGPS 2014 is proposed to be a career average scheme.

“The Way Forward” Agreement contains a number of sections: Model Role Profiles for various school support staff jobs Guidance on Training & Development for school support staff Guidance on the use of fixed-term contract support staff in schools