Some useful numbers and websites
Norfolk County Council
Site for the Norfolk County Council
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Site
The website covers employees in England, Wales and Scotland and councillors in England and Wales and provides up to date information on the LGPS.
Government websites on pensions
Direct.gov
Government information and public services online.
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions.
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs ensure the correct tax is paid at the right time.
The Pension Service
For information about state pensions please contact The Pensions Service. Find out the age at which you can claim your state pension.
The Pension Tracing Service
If you were in another scheme in the past and you have lost touch with them, then this central body should be able to help you trace them.
The Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator is a pensions watchdog which makes sure schemes are run properly, and protects members against fraud. Anyone who is worried about a scheme can ‘blow the whistle’ to The Pensions Regulator.
The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS)
TPAS is available at any time to assist members and beneficiaries of the fund in connection with any pensions query they may have, or difficulty they have failed to resolve with the trustees or administrators of a scheme.
The Pensions Ombudsman
The Pensions Ombudsman was set up under the Pensions Act, and may investigate and determine any complaint or dispute of fact or law in relation to a pension scheme.
Financial services websites
Unbiased.co.uk
Find an independent financial adviser
Financial Services Authority
UK financial services information
Financial products and money saving tips
Money Magpie
Money Saving Expert
Money Extra
Local Government Pensions Committee
Supports local authorities in their human resources role. They do this by providing expert advice and information on people management and development in local government, and leading the formulation of policy on some employer issues.
Audit Commission
The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Responsible for policy areas from both the old Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and Cabinet Office.
Age Concern England
Age Concern support all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life. They provide essential services such as day care and information. They also campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers. Details of local Citizens Advice bureaus can be found by visiting the Citizens Advice website.