Local Government Pension Scheme
These pages provide a summary of the main features of the pension scheme and help explain how important the scheme is, not just at retirement but throughout your working life. We will also keep you informed of the latest changes and how they affect you through our web pages.
What is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The LGPS is available for local government employees in England and Wales who have a contract of employment for at least three months duration (including employees entitled to join the scheme under an admission agreement).
It is also open to non-teaching staff of further education colleges and the University of Derby.
Teachers, Firefighters and Police Officers are excluded from the LGPS as they have their own schemes.
The LGPS in Derbyshire is administered by the county council's Pension Section at County Hall.
The contents of this website do not override the provisions of the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations. The information provided is to assist and inform employees and should not be treated as a definitive statement of law. The scheme regulations will be used to reach a decision on any dispute or disagreement.