Useful Links

Local Government Employers (formerly The Employers' Organisation for local government)
Local Government Employers' (LGE) was created by the Local Government Association (LGA) in April 2006. They work with local authorities, regional employers and other bodies to lead and create solutions on pay, pensions and the employment contract, to ensure the provision of excellent and affordable local services.

Prudential Local Governement Site
The Prudential Local Government website contains information on AVC's and the ability to download application forms.

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) National (United Kingdom) Web Site
This web site is administered by Wolverhampton City Council on behalf of the Employers' Organisation for Local Government and the Local Government Pensions Committee (LGPC).

Audit Commission
The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.

Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Largest local authority pension fund in England and Wales, and membership is enjoyed by people who work for the local authorities in Greater Manchester, as well as a wide range of other organisations.

Directgov
Government information and public services online

Department for Communities and Local Government
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) formerly known as Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR).

The Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator who also maintain the Pension tracing service, a free service that helps people trace pension schemes they have lost touch with.