The Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2013, enacting changes to the operational framework, governance, and financial aspects of the LGPS for local authorities in England and Wales, affecting how contributions are calculated, benefits are accrued, and the scheme is administered.
Arguments For
The amendments introduce necessary updates to align the LGPS with broader regulatory and economic changes affecting public sector pensions.
Implementing changes to the scheme effectively manages long-term financial liabilities for local authorities and taxpayers.
Adjusting contribution rates and benefit accrual rules helps ensure the long-term sustainability and solvency of the pension fund.
Arguments Against
Changes to pension calculations or contribution structures may reduce the real value of retirement benefits for scheme members and impact their financial planning.
Amending the scheme requires significant administrative effort from local authorities in communicating changes and updating payroll systems.
Alterations to accrued rights or future benefits can lead to industrial relations issues and potential legal challenges from employee representatives.
Citation, commencement and extent
- (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and shall come into force on 1st April 2014.
(2) These Regulations extend to England and Wales only.
This regulation specifies the official title of the amending rules: the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
It sets the date these rules officially take effect as 1st April 2014.
Furthermore, it clarifies that these particular regulations apply only to local government pension matters within England and Wales.
Amendment of the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2013
- The Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2013(a) are amended in accordance with the Schedule to these Regulations.
This section directs readers to the Schedule of this document for the specific details of how the main set of rules—the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2013—are being changed.
All substantive amendments are located within that attached Schedule.
SCHEDULE
AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2013
Amendment of Regulation 2 (Interpretation)
- In regulation 2(1)— (a) in the definition of “Active member” for “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008” substitute “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2013(b)”; (b) in the definition of “Pensionable service” for “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008” substitute “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2013”.
This first amendment adjusts the definition sections within the main 2013 Regulations.
It updates cross-references concerning the calculation of "Pensionable service" and the definition of an "Active member." Specifically, it replaces references to the 2008 Administration Regulations with updated references to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2013.
Amendment of Schedule 1 (Definition of “Pensionable service”)
- Schedule 1 is amended as follows— (a) in paragraphs 1(1)(a) and 2(1)(a) for “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008” substitute “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2013”; (b) in paragraph 4(2)(a) for “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008” substitute “Schedule 1 to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2013”.
This amendment updates Schedule 1 of the principal Regulations, which defines what counts as 'Pensionable service.' Similar to the previous change, it replaces older references to the 2008 Administration Regulations with the current 2013 Administration Regulations across multiple paragraphs (1(1)(a), 2(1)(a), and 4(2)(a)).
These changes ensure consistency in referencing the legal basis for service calculation.
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