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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 17 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Workplace Pensions: Councillors and Mayors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the provision of pensions funded from the public purse for (a) councillors, (b) council mayors and (c) combined authority mayors.

Answer

Currently, mayors and councillors in England are not eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), after access was removed in 2014. As the Responsible Authority for the LGPS, MHCLG keeps access to the scheme under regular review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22645
Session
2024-26
Related items
Councillors and Mayors: Workplace Pensions
Friday, 31 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Councillors Workplace pensions Mayors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk