Pension Scheme

Saving for retirement

We encourage all residents and employees to save for their retirement. Paying into a pension is one of the best ways that you can do this.

Most working people have to pay into the State pension scheme through National Insurance contributions. On top of this, you can usually pay into a staff pension scheme, a personal pension or both.

Teachers can join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found by visiting www.teacherspensions.co.uk/

Most other Tameside MBC employees can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The LGPS is run by regional funds and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is the fund that Tameside MBC employees pay into. More information about GMPF and LGPS pensions can be found at www.gmpf.org.uk