Local government pensions in England now extend membership to councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and London Assembly members following new regulations. The change, supported by actuarial analysis from the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) and introduced after the May local elections, aligns England with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland where elected officials already have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Membership is opt‑in and will take effect from the first Monday after the elections. GAD provided modelling of the additional annual cost and helped MHCLG’s pensions team design the policy. The change reflects the government’s view that elected leaders are dedicated public servants, with clear evidence on costs.
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