Is there a limit to how much I can contribute?

At the present time there is no overall limit on the amount of contributions you can pay (although, there is a limit on the extra LGPS pension you can buy and on the amount you can pay into the Scheme’s AVC arrangement).

However, tax relief will only be given on contributions up to 100% of your UK taxable earnings (or, if greater, £3,600 to a “tax relief at source” arrangement, such as a personal pension or stakeholder pension scheme).

Additionally, under HM Revenue and Customs rules there are controls on the pension savings you can have before you become subject to a tax charge – most people will not be affected by these controls.