Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Abolish and replace the Local Government Pension Scheme
Closed
279 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge Parliament to abolish the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and replace it with a more affordable alternative such as the NEST pension scheme. We believe this could reduce the financial burden on taxpayers and LAs, which could cut employer contributions and save taxpayer money.
We feel taxpayers can no longer afford current salary and pension costs from local government. We believe these costs are a major factor behind the financial instability of many councils, which may contribute to the erosion of vital public services and, in some cases, bankruptcy. We believe public sector pensions, such as those under the LGPS, must be brought in line with private sector standards, especially in light of inflation and growing fiscal pressures.
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
279
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
10 Jul 2025
Closed
10 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.