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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Find out more about the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a defined benefit pension scheme for employees working in local government.
The LGPS is a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme for employees working in local government. Members of DB schemes are promised a guaranteed pension income in retirement. This means that the financial risk of the scheme’s investment falls to the employers in the scheme.
For all general scheme information, please use the LGPS member website.
Pensions Online (member portal)
LGPS members can use Pensions Online to instantly access and manage their pension information. Currently you are able to:
- access your annual benefit statements
- update your personal details
- review your nominations, years of service, earnings, contributions and transfers (if applicable)
- run a retirement estimate (if you are 55 or over)
If you have benefits in both the Sutton Council and Kingston Council Pension Funds then you will need to register twice (once per Fund).
All other pension enquiries can be made by sending an email to skpensions@sutton.gov.uk or by calling 020 8770 5290. Our phone lines are open between 1pm and 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Pension Pay Dates
The Royal Borough of Kingston Pension Scheme typically pays pensions on the 29th of each month, or the Friday before if this is not a working day. Pension pay dates are as follows:
- 29th August 2025
- 29th September 2025
- 29th October 2025
- 28th November 2025
- 22nd December 2025
- 29th January 2026
- 27th February 2026
- 27th March 2026
Annual pensions for 2025/26 will be paid on 27th March 2026.
Fund specific information
Audited fund annual accounts
Included in the Council’s Audited Annual Accounts
Pension fund annual report
Key fund documents
Governance Compliance Statement
Pensions Administration Strategy (including Communication Statement)
Administering Authority Discretions Policy
Pension Panel Governing Document
Pension Board Governing Document
Useful forms and templates
For members
Introduction to the LGPS Guide
Death Grant (Expression of Wish) Nomination Form
Opt-in Election Form (Main Scheme)
Opt-in Election Form (50/50 Scheme)
Request a transfer of previous pension rights
Retirement Process for Active Scheme Members Guide
Retirement Process for Deferred Scheme Members Guide
Ill Health Retirement Employee Guide
For employers
Monthly contributions return (Please contact us for a copy)
Notitfication of joining employee (BDI new starter template - Please contact us for a copy)
Notification of leaving employee
Employer Quotation Request Form
Ill Health Retirement Employer Guide
The McCloud judgement and your pension
The Government has recently made changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations. The changes are called the McCloud Remedy and are intended to remove the age discrimination found in the McCloud court case.
See the member factsheet for a summary of the judgement and the changes the Government is making to the LGPS.
Complaints
If you are not happy with the way your pension has been dealt with (including the service you have received), please contact us on 020 8770 5290 to seek an informal resolution.
If you wish to go straight to the formal process or we are unable to resolve your informal complaint then you should follow the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure.