Statutory guidance
Last edited: Jul 08, 2026
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Statutory guidance relating to the LGPS Investment Regulations 2016
Statutory guidance issued by DLUHC (formerly DCLG or MHCLG) relating to the LGPS (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016.
Preparing and maintaining an investment strategy statement
Published by DCLG to assist administering authorities in the formulation, publication and maintenance of their investment strategy statement, as required by regulation 7 of the LGPS Investment Regulations 2016.
| Dated | Issued | Documents | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2017 | 12 July 2017 | Guidance | Gov.uk |
| September 2016 | 15 September 2016 | Guidance | Gov.uk |
Statutory guidance relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013
Non-actuarial statutory guidance issued by MHCLG relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013. For actuarial guidance relating to the LGPS Regulations 2013, go to our Actuarial guidance page.
| Date published | Title | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026 | Guidance on Survivor Benefits: Survivor pensions and death grants | This guidance is primarily for administering authorities, to assist them in the implementation of the updated survivor benefits rules in the LGPS regulations, both with regard to backdated payments and uplifted future entitlements. | Guidance |
| 17 June 2024 | McCloud implementation guidance | Guidance for LGPS administrators setting out the Government’s views on issues related to the McCloud remedy | Guidance |
| 17 Sept 2014 | Guidance on ill health retirements under the LGPS Regulations 2013 | Secretary of State guidance on ill health retirements taken under the LGPS Regulations 2013. It is aimed at scheme employers and independent registered medical practitioners (IRMPs) when carrying out their functions under regulations 36, 37 and 38 of the LGPS Regulations 2013. | Guidance FAQs – updated June 2015 |