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What is the process if I want to retire?

Our new web page explains how you go about retiring – from making sense of the benefits and planning ahead to letting your employer know and getting your first payment.

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What is the process if I want to retire?

Our new web page explains how you go about retiring – from making sense of the benefits and planning ahead to letting your employer know and getting your first payment.

See latest increases

Flexible retirement

You don’t have to leave your job to start taking your pension. As an LGPS member, you may be able to gradually ease into retirement. Click here to learn more.

Rule of 85

If you joined the LGPS before October 2006, you may be able to retire early without the usual reductions to your pension benefits. Click here to learn more.

Flexible retirement

If you like the idea of easing into your retirement gradually, you may be able to start taking your pension without leaving your job.

Rule of 85

If you joined the LGPS before October 2006, you may be able to retire early without worrying about the usual reductions to your pension benefits.

How to avoid delays to your pension

5 top tips from our retirement experts to help you avoid common mistakes and get your pension sooner when you’re retiring.

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How to avoid delays to your pension

5 top tips from our retirement experts to help you avoid common mistakes and get your pension sooner when you’re retiring.

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