From the 1 June 2019 the Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 allow for all deferred members to access their pensions, once they attain the age of 55, in line with the pension freedoms as set out in the Finance Act 2015.

24 May 2019

Annual Benefit Statements at 31 March 2018 are now available to view and print online

31 Aug 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new set of European Union regulations due to come into force on 25 May 2018. It will change how organisations process and handle data, with the key aim of giving greater protection and rights to individuals.

16 May 2018

Annual Benefit Statements for 31st March 2017 are now available to view and print online.

30 Aug 2017

A new 25% overseas transfer charge to apply from 9 March 2017.

26 Apr 2017

Changes to late retirement factors have been announced by the Scottish Government.

29 Mar 2017