Pensions

This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s November 2023 strategy for administering the Local Government Pension Scheme. It explains the Council’s and participating employers’ roles, responsibilities and expected service times, including handling member records, pension payments, contributions and communications. It also sets out how performance will be monitored, employers’ policies on discretionary decisions, and when extra costs, interest or penalties may be charged to employers.

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This document contains a guide to resolving disagreements about Local Government Pension Scheme decisions, including cases where no decision has been made. It explains how to apply to an independent appointed person, request a review by the Scottish Ministers, and, if needed, contact the Pensions Ombudsman, with key six-month deadlines. It also lists who can use the process, the information needed, and includes an application form for members, dependants and representatives.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Council Pension Fund’s privacy notice for members and beneficiaries. It explains what personal data the Fund collects, how it is used to manage and pay benefits, which organisations it may be shared with, how long it is kept and how it is protected. It also outlines members’ rights, including accessing or correcting their data, and provides contact details for questions or complaints.

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This document contains a brief guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees in Scotland, covering who can join, contributions, tax relief and ways to increase or reduce payments. It explains how pensions are built up, what happens when you leave, retirement choices, transfers and flexible retirement. It also covers family benefits after death, pension scams, complaints and key pension terms. The guide reflects the scheme rules in force in April 2026.

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This document contains a form for updating Orkney Islands Council pension records under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland). It asks for personal, contact, National Insurance, marital and spouse or civil partner details, along with a signature and date. Completed forms can be sent to the Pension Section or emailed to pensions@orkney.gov.uk.

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This document contains a Local Government Pension Scheme nomination form for stating who should receive any death gratuity and what proportion each person should receive. The pension administrator has final discretion, so the nominations are wishes rather than binding instructions. Complete the form in block letters with nominees’ names, relationships, addresses and percentages, then add your own details, National Insurance number, signature and date before returning it to the Pension Section, Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Council Pension Fund’s 2024 newsletter for Local Government Pension Scheme members. It covers the fund’s financial performance and membership, contribution rates, retirement options, extra pension payments, family protection and scam warnings. It also explains the McCloud remedy, which may protect some members affected by changes from final salary to career average pensions. Contact details and useful pension guidance links are included.

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