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3 December 2024 | Downing, London

Local Authority Forum

Shaping tomorrow's pensions landscape

Dive into the heart of pensions policy and innovation with PLSA Forums, the place to steer the direction of pensions in your sector. Discover thought leadership, hear expert speakers, and add your voice to open discussion.

Debate the most pressing matters and share best practice at our half day LA Forum in London this December. Featuring a comprehensive update on all things LGPS, including a summary of new government policies that will impact the Scheme, a chance to discuss consolidation, and an audience with the Scheme Advisory Board.

Join your fellow LA members by securing your place today. 

Schemes attending Schemes attending

Better Society Capital
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Cumbria Local Government Pension Scheme
Flintshire County Council
Institute of Cancer Research
London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Southwark
London Pensions Fund Authority
North Yorkshire Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund
South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
West Sussex County Council
West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Schemes attending as at 11 November 2024

  

09:30 - 10:00

Registration & refreshments

Registration |

Foyer |

09:30 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:05

Welcome

Session |

Auditorium |

10:00 - 10:05

10:05 - 10:30

New Government Policy for the LGPS

Session |

Auditorium |

10:05 - 10:30

The Mansion House reforms propose significant changes for the LGPS - new requirements for pools, an acceleration...
Joe Dabrowski, Deputy Director – Policy, PLSA
Maria Espadinha, Policy Lead, PLSA

10:35 - 11:20

Mansion House: Consolidation of the LGPS

Session |

Auditorium |

10:35 - 11:20

The Chancellor’s Mansion House speech set out a significant set of reforms to compel the consolidation of all LGPS assets...
Maria Espadinha, Policy Lead, PLSA
Philip Latham, Head of Clwyd Pension Fund
Jo Thistlewood, Head, Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund
Session chair: James Walsh, Head of Member Engagement, PLSA

11:20 - 11:40

Refreshment break

Networking |

Foyer |

11:20 - 11:40

11:40 - 12:25

Labour’s UK Energy Strategy: The Rise of Renewables

Session |

Auditorium |

11:40 - 12:25

We will provide an analysis of Labour’s UK energy strategy, discussing the government's focus on developing domestic renewable energy sources...
Gareth Miller, Chair, Energy Markets Risk Committee, Downing
Reka Todor, Investment Manager, Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Tom Williams, Head of Energy and Infrastructure, Downing
Session chair: George Dollner, Policy Lead, PLSA

12:30 - 13:20

An Audience With the Scheme Advisory Board: Costs of the LGPS

Session |

Auditorium |

12:30 - 13:20

Costs and fees have been one of the main criticisms of the LGPS, with the Government looking to address the estimated £2bn of fees...
Ona Ehimuan, Pensions Secretary, Scheme Advisory Board
Session chair: Justin Wray, Head of DB, LGPS & Investment, PLSA

13:20 - 14:20

Lunch

Networking |

Foyer |

13:20 - 14:20

If you have any questions about this event please contact Nikolina Hudi:
0207 601 1710  |   [email protected]



Sponsor

off the record

This event will be held off the record, allowing delegates to freely express their views and to encourage free discussion. 

Key info

DATE AND TIME

3 December
09:30 - 14:30

Location

Downing
3rd Floor
10 Lower Thames Street
London
EC3R 6EN

FEES

PLSA Local Authority members FREE 
Non-member Local Authority representatives £195 + VAT

WHO IS IT FOR?

PLSA local authority members including members of Pension Boards and Pension Committees, LGPS officers and representatives of the pools.

CPD

This event may qualify for CPD hours under your CPD scheme