A guide to the LGPS for councillors and mayors in England

This guide provides information about the LGPS for councillors and mayors in England who are eligible to join the Scheme from 11 May 2026.

This guide does not cover LGPS benefits built up:

• as an employee

• as a councillor in Wales

• as a councillor or elected mayor in England, the Mayor of London or as a member of the London Assembly for a term of office that began on or before 1 April 2014.

Separate guides are available for these benefits.