Pensions · Pensiynau

Pensions Section
Rhondda-Cynon-Taf CBC
Bronwydd House
Porth
Rhondda
CF39 9DL

Tel: 01443 680611
Fax: 01443 680717

This section explains the benefits available to you if you are a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. It describes how the scheme works, what it costs to belong and the financial protection it offers to you and your family.

Where pension terms are used, they appear in italic orange text. The definition of these terms can be viewed by moving your mouse over it. 

Index

*Addendum - regulation changes from June 2004*

Your Pensions Choice
Joining the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Contributions
Retirement Benefits
Ill Health Retirement
Early & Late Retirement
Protection For Your Family
Increasing Your Benefits
Leaving Before Retirement
Opting-Out Of The LGPS
Some Other LGPS Provisions
Pensions & Divorce
Scheme Administration
Help With Pensions Problems

Disclaimer
The information on this site is based on the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 (effective from 1st April 1998) and other relevant legislation. It applies to individuals who were contributing members of the Local Government Pension Scheme on 1st April 1998 or who have since joined the Scheme. The site was up-to-date at the time of publication in May 2002. It is for general use and cannot cover every personal circumstance nor does it cover specific protected rights that apply to a very limited number of employees. In the event of any dispute over your pension benefits, the appropriate legislation will prevail as this site does not confer any statutory rights and is provided for information purposes only.