North Yorkshire Pension Fund

LGPC Bulletins Log

Bulletin Number	Action	Response
243, 244, 250, 253, 254, 256	All McCloud related items	Included as part of ongoing McCloud project
270 – Nov 2025	TPR publishes revised data quality guidance Review the revised data quality guidance. AVCs template MOU and guidance notes Consider using the template MOU when engaging with your AVC providers.	Completed – 31/01/2026 Completed – 31/01/2026
271 – Dec 2025	Template privacy notices updated Update local versions of your privacy notices with the changes. Pensions dashboards Review your dashboard processes and reporting to take account of this latest update and share this information with your AVC providers. LGA 2026 training programme Please share details of the employer role training with your Scheme employers. Pension schemes newsletter 176 - Transfers to qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS) Update process for reporting QROPS transfers to HMRC. The Pensions Ombudsman - Overpayment information for members and beneficiaries Share the information with your members and relevant beneficiaries when issuing communications about a pension overpayment.	In progress Completed – 04/02/2026 Email sent 15/12/2025 Completed – 04/02/2026 Completed – 12/01/2026
272 – Jan 2026	2026/27 employee contribution bands Share the table with your Scheme employers as soon as possible so they can make the changes needed to payroll systems. Review and update your member communications before 1 April 2026. Training Please share details of the employer role training with your Scheme employers.	Completed - 09/02/2026 Completed – 09/02/2026
273 – Mar 2026	Access and Fairness consultation Share information with employers about changes that will affect their LGPS responsibilities. This will include the introduction of QAPAs and other changes related to the gender pensions gap. LGA will issue a special bulletin once the government has published the SI. Communication needed to the employers & website update as soon as this has been issued. Access and Protections consultation The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with plans to extend the LGPS to councillors and mayors in England. Regulations are expected to come into force on 11 May 2026 on an opt in basis. LGA will issue a special bulletin in April and produce a brief guide for councillors and mayors in England. Inform employers affected by the changes. Update the website. Training Please share details of the employer role training with your Scheme employers. 2026 Pensions Increase multiplier tables HMT have published the 2026 Pensions Increase multiplier tables - website to update with PI details and part year increases	Waiting for the LGA bulletin Waiting for the LGA bulletin Completed – previously shared on 09/02/2026 Completed – 02/03/2026