Statutory guidance

Last edited: Aug 26, 2026 Published: Apr 14, 2026

Statutory guidance relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013

Non-actuarial statutory guidance issued by MHCLG relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013. For actuarial guidance relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013, go to our Actuarial guidance page.

Date publishedTitleDescriptionDocuments
1 April 2026Guidance on Survivor Benefits: Survivor pensions and death grantsThis guidance is primarily for administering authorities, to assist them in the implementation of the updated survivor benefits rules in the LGPS regulations, both with regard to backdated payments and uplifted future entitlements.
17 June 2024McCloud implementation guidanceGuidance for LGPS administrators setting out the Government’s views on issues related to the McCloud remedy
17 Sept 2014Guidance on ill health retirements under the LGPS Regulations 2013Secretary of State guidance on ill health retirements taken under the LGPS Regulations 2013. It is aimed at scheme employers and independent registered medical practitioners (IRMPs) when carrying out their functions under regulations 36, 37 and 38 of the LGPS Regulations 2013.FAQs – updated June 2015

Statutory guidance relating to the LGPS Investment Regulations 2026

Statutory guidance issued by MHCLG relating to the LGPS (Pooling, Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2026.

Date publishedTitleDescriptionDocuments
29 June 2026Guidance on Investment Strategy StatementsThis guidance is primarily for administering authorities, to assist them in formulation, publication and maintenance of the Investment Strategy Statement (ISS).
29 June 2026Guidance on asset poolingThis guidance is to assist administering authorities and asset pool companies in complying with the requirements for asset pooling.