Welcome to Pension Pulse
October 2025
Hit the links below for all the latest pension news and updates for you and your employees.
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Coming soon – new leaver form
We’re in the process of producing a new leaver form, more tailored to your needs, which will make submitting these forms quicker and easier.

Satisfaction survey
If you haven’t done so already, please remember to complete our employer satisfaction survey.

Updated LGA guides
The Local Government Association (LGA) has updated some of its LGPS guides, including those for payroll and HR.

Latest training
Our latest employer training dates are now available.

Monthly returns
Next deadline: 10 October (6 October for Lancashire County Pension Fund).

Retirement notifications
Remember, we need at least 30 days’ notice
UPM access reminder
Remember to complete the Access request form if you want to gain access to the UPM employer portal (you don’t need to send us a request).
LGA bulletins
Check out the latest updates from the LGPS news bulletin. An index of the topics covered in the 2025 bulletins so far is also available.

