Learn more about LGPS with our collection of guides
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Employers Guidance for the LGPS
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Specific guides for the LGPS
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Expand your knowledge on the LGPS by exploring our other guides for in-depth information
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Deepen your understanding of the LGPS with our user-friendly guides. These detailed resources cover a wide range of LGPS topics and by exploring these guides, you can gain valuable insights into the LGPS, making it easier to understand your role as an employer. We’ve designed these materials to be clear, concise, and easy to navigate, however if you think we are missing anything, please get in touch with the team through our email peninsulaemployers@devon.gov.uk.

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  [   About the LGPS ![About the LGPS](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/11/Beach.jpg)

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 [   Your responsibilities and duties ![Your responsibilities and duties](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2023/11/Dartmoor-scaled.jpg)

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 [   New employer in the LGPS ![New employer in the LGPS](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/06/Capture1.jpg)

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 [   New employee and scheme member ![New employee and scheme member](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/08/Running.jpg)

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 [   Changes and options during membership ![Changes and options during membership](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/11/Beach1.jpg)

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 [   Pensionable pay ![Pensionable pay](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/11/Walk.jpg)

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 [   Leaving the LGPS ![Leaving the LGPS](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2023/11/Bluebells-Dartmoor-scaled.jpg)

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 [   Employer FAQs ![Employer FAQs](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2023/11/DartmoorNatalieTaylor.jpeg)

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 [   Additional pension contributions/absences ![Additional pension contributions/absences](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2023/11/Budleigh-Salterton-scaled.jpg)

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 [   Ill health retirement ![Ill health retirement](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/themes/peninsulapensions-v4/images/hold-global-01.jpg)

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 [   Guidance videos ![Guidance videos](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2021/09/Capture8.jpg)

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 [   Salary Sacrifice Schemes ![Salary Sacrifice Schemes](https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2020/11/Clovelly-Harbour.jpg)

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