Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2018
NEW ENTRANT FORM
As a new member of staff you can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The scheme is
a nationwide statutory funded scheme for local government employees and is very safe and secure.
The scheme is administered locally by Shetland Islands Council Pension Fund.
If you have a contract we will start to deduct pension contributions from your pensionable pay
automatically. However, it is important to complete this form to tell us the correct relevant information
with regards to becoming a member of LGPS.
If you are a casual employee, you can opt to join the scheme by completing this application form.
If you have previously opted out of the scheme you can rejoin and be a member of the scheme until the
eve of your 75
th
birthday.
SECTION A -
*National Insurance No *Date of Birth
*Title (Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss etc.) ____________________________ *First Name(s) ________________________________________
*Surname __________________________________________ Previous Surname (if applicable) ____________________________
Marital Status (single / married / widow(er)/ divorced* / separated / registered civil partnership / dissolved civil partnership*)____________________________________________
*(If divorced / dissolved civil partnership please insert date in Section B)
*Address __________________________________________
__________________________________________ Sex MALE / FEMALE
__________________________________________
__________________________________________ *Post Code
*Job Title __________________________________________ *Date Employment
Commenced:
*Employer __________________________________________ *Service Employed ____________________________________
SECTION B
Spouse or Civil Partner’s Surname _____________________________ First Name(s) ___________________________________
Spouse or Civil Partner’s Date of Birth
Date of Marriage or Civil Partnership
*Date of Divorce /
Dissolved Civil Partnership(if applicable)
Date of Death of Spouse (if applicable)