Additional pension
Last edited: Jun 26, 2026
Published: May 13, 2026
Elections on or after 1 April 2015
Guidance on the amount of contributions to be paid by a member purchasing additional pension under the LGPS (Scotland) Regulations 2014, or by an employing authority purchasing additional pension for a member under the LGPS (Scotland) Regulations 2014.
| Dated | Operative date | Document(s) | Extant? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2019 | 27 November 2023 | Guidance Factor spreadsheet version 2023-04b Transitional measures | Yes |
| 23 March 2019 | 3 October 2023 | Guidance Factor spreadsheet version 2023-04 Transitional measures | No unless transitional measures apply |
| 23 March 2019 | 1 April 2019 | Guidance | No unless transitional measures apply |
| 26 February 2015 | 1 April 2015 | Guidance Addendum – Jan 2017 Addendum – April 2016 | No |
Elections on or after 1 April 2012 and before 1 April 2015
Guidance on the purchase of additional pension for elections between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2015 under the LGPS (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008.
| Dated | Operative date | Document(s) | Extant? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2020 | 1 April 2024 | Guidance Factor spreadsheet version 2023-04b Transitional measures | Yes – from 1 April 2024 |
| 19 March 2020 | 1 April 2019 | Guidance | Yes – until 31 March 2024 |
| 1 April 2012 | 1 April 2012 | Guidance – includes an addendum containing new factors issued on 6 March 2014 Factor spreadsheet | No |
Elections on or after 1 April 2009 and before 1 April 2012
Guidance on the purchase of additional pension for elections on or after 1 April 2009 and before 1 April 2012 under the LGPS (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008.
| Dated | Operative date | Document(s) | Extant? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2020 | 1 April 2024 | Guidance Factor spreadsheet version 2023-04b Transitional measures | Yes – from 1 April 2024 |
| 19 March 2020 | 1 April 2019 | Guidance | Yes – until 31 March 2024 |
| 13 March 2013 | 13 March 2013 | Guidance – includes an addendum containing new factors issued on 6 March 2014 Factor spreadsheet | No |
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