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Local Pension Board - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 10.00 am

September 23, 2026 at 10:00 am Local Pension Board View on council website

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The Local Pension Board of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 23 September 2026 to review the performance of pension administration, discuss the training strategy for board members, and receive updates on the London CIV pooling arrangements and the Fit for the Future reforms. The meeting also included a review of the fund's annual report and an update on the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum's (LAPFF) engagement activities.

Quarterly Monitoring Report of Pensions Administration Performance Targets & Indicators

Tim O'Connor, Exchequer Manager for Pensions, was scheduled to present a report on the quarterly monitoring of pensions administration performance targets and indicators, which also included the risk register. The board was asked to note the contents of this report.

Training Strategy

Ravi Lakhani, Head of Pension Fund and Senior LGPS Officer, was scheduled to deliver a report on the training strategy for the Local Pension Board. The report, detailed in the Public reports pack [1], aimed to ensure board members are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively fulfil their roles. The board was asked to note the contents of this report.

London CIV Update and Fit for the Future and Pooling Update

Ravi Lakhani was also scheduled to provide an update on London CIV, the fund's asset pooling partner, and the implications of the Fit for the Future reforms for the Enfield Pension Fund. This update, detailed in the Public reports pack [1], would cover governance, the Investment Strategy Statement, and asset pooling arrangements. The board was asked to note the contents of this report.

Annual Report

Ravi Lakhani was scheduled to present the Enfield Pension Fund's Annual Report for 2025/26. The report, detailed in the Public reports pack [1], covers the scheme overview, membership, governance, financial statements, investments, administration, actuarial reports, and external audit opinion. The board was asked to approve the content of this report.

LAPFF Quarterly Update - Q2

Ravi Lakhani was scheduled to present the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum's (LAPFF) quarterly update for the second quarter of 2026. The report, detailed in the Public reports pack [1], would provide details on LAPFF's company engagements, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The board was asked to note the contents of this report and its attached appendix.

Minutes of PPIC

The board was scheduled to note the draft minutes of the last Pension, Policy and Investment Committee (PPIC) meeting, held on 22 June 2026. These minutes, detailed in the Public reports pack [1], would provide insight into the decisions and discussions of the committee responsible for overseeing the fund's investments.

Dates for Future Meetings

The scheduled dates for the next Local Pension Board meetings were noted: Wednesday 2 December 2026 and Wednesday 10 March 2027.

Attendees

Bilal Abbas
Pauline Kettless
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Reece Fox The Conservative Party Whitewebbs
Estelle Tierney
Therese Larsen
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Siddo Dwyer Labour Party Lower Edmonton
Tracey Adnan
Chris McClean
Ravi Lakhani
Tim O'Connor
Dennis Ricci-McElhone
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Dino Lemonides The Conservative Party Bowes

Topics

Head of Pension Fund and Senior LGPS Officer training strategy for the Local Pension Board Fit for the Future (FFTF) London CIV pooling arrangements pensions administration performance targets and indicators Pension, Policy and Investment Committee (PPIC) meeting London CIV Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) Enfield Pension Fund's Annual Report for 2025/26 Exchequer Manager for Pensions fund's annual report LAPFF engagement activities

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 23rd-Sep-2026 10.00 Local Pension Board.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 23rd-Sep-2026 10.00 Local Pension Board.pdf

Additional Documents

5. Training and Development Policy.pdf
5. Appendix A - Training Development Policy - 2026 and 2027.pdf
5. Appendix B - Training Plan 2026-27.pdf
6. Fit for the Future Final Guidance Update and Implications for the Enfield Pension Fund v2.pdf
7. Enfield Pension Fund Annual Report Statement of Accounts.pdf
7. Appendix A - Draft Enfield Pension Fund Annual Report 2025-26.pdf
Minutes Pack Public.pdf
PPIC 220626 Minutes.pdf
4. Enfield Pensions Fund Administration report - September 2026.pdf
8. LAPFF Quarterly Engagement Update for Qtr ending June 2026.pdf
8. Appendix A - LAPFF_QER02_2026.pdf