It is important to make sure that the person completing the form is on the employer authorised signatory list. Please return this form using i-Connect document upload. See the i-Connect document transfer guide 2023 (listed below) for further details.

Please note, while the vast majority of laptop/ desktop users will be able to open the fillable forms, smartphones don't automatically come with this software so mobile phone users must install a PDF reader on their phones before they can open, read and fill out a fillable PDF.

PEN004 – Return to work following an absence form

PEN005– Notification of maternity, adoption or paternity absence form

PEN007A - leavers form

PEN007B – leavers form – Ill-health and death in service

PEN010 - request for an estimate of retirement benefits

Request for an estimate of retirement benefits - bulk request spreadsheet 

New member form– This form should be issued to all new members to the LGPS

Brief scheme guide– This guide should be issued to all new members to the LGPS

Personal data retention policy for participating employers (Word document will automatically download to your computer)-  This policy should be tailored to your specific circumstances

Other scheme guides are also available to members and can be found on the forms and guides page. These guides are written with members rather than employers in mind.

LGS121A– Employer year end statement

LGS121B– Employee and Employer Contribution Return Compliance Statement