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Local Government Pension Scheme: Councillors and Mayors

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102038

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Mayors and councillors to access LGPS under reforms, published on 13 October 2025, whether he has made an estimate of the cost to the

Answered by Alison McGovern

As set out in the consultation on access to the LGPS for mayors and councillors, the Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the cost at £40-45 million per year.

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