What is the normal age of retirement for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)?
The normal retirement age for both men and women in the LGPS is 65 years of age. As of April 2006, you are now able to continue paying into the scheme up until your 75th birthday. This new regulation has been introduced purely as a means of accommodating the few people who would like to continue working beyond their normal retirement age; nobody is expected (or forced) to work beyond their 65th birthday. Note: Benefits may be taken earlier at age 60, but this could see a percentage reduction applied (dependent on you satisfying the ‘Eighty-Five Year Rule’). The ‘Eighty-Five Year Rule’ will only be available to current scheme members until 31st March 2008, after which time it will cease to be a part of the LGPS (note: certain protections apply; please consult our Glossary entry for the ‘Eighty-Five Year Rule’ for further details).
