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Local Government Pension Scheme.

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 83561

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timeline is for implementing the proposed reforms to restore access for councillors and extend access to mayors under the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Subject to consultation responses, the government intends to implement the proposals from the start of the 2026-27 financial year.

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