The East Riding Local Pension Board met on Friday 4 September 2026 to discuss a range of important pension administration and governance matters. Key agenda items included a review of the Pensions Administration Strategy and Member Engagement Strategy, an update on the McCloud Project, and discussions on Local Government Pension Scheme regulations and governance.

Pensions Administration Policies Review

The Board was scheduled to review and provide comments on the updated Pension Administration Strategy (PAS) and the Member Engagement Strategy. The PAS aims to provide a clearer framework for scheme employer responsibilities, data quality, contribution monitoring, and third-party provider accountability. The Member Engagement Strategy has been updated to clarify procedures for managing undeliverable emails and to reduce incomplete member registrations, with a continued focus on a digital-first approach through the East Riding Pension Fund Member Self Service (ERPFMSS) portal. The target is to have 60% of members registered for ERPFMSS by the end of 2028.

Local Pension Board Knowledge and Understanding

The Board was to consider arrangements for ensuring its members and the Pensions Committee members possess the necessary knowledge and understanding to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. This includes a revised Training Strategy designed to comply with the 'Fit for the Future' reforms, which emphasise formalising and evidencing compliance. The Fund planned to participate in the Hymans Robertson LGPS National Knowledge Assessment 2026 to identify training needs and benchmark performance. Training is to be delivered through various formats, including in-house sessions, shared LGPS training, external events, webinars, and online learning.

Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations and Governance Update

An update was scheduled on recent developments within the LGPS regulatory environment. This included the implementation of the 2026 'Fit for the Future' regulations and statutory guidance on pooling, investment strategy statements, and fund governance. Key deadlines were highlighted, such as the appointment of the LGPS senior officer and Independent Person by 31 December 2026, connection to pensions dashboards by 31 October 2026, and the completion of the first Independent Governance Review by 31 March 2028. The report also covered updates on actuarial factors following the revised SCAPE discount rate, the progress of pensions dashboards, the gender pensions gap, themes from LGPS conferences, and new data protection complaint requirements.

McCloud Project Update

The Board was to receive an update on the Fund's implementation of the McCloud remedy, which addresses age discrimination in transitional protections for public service pension reforms. The report detailed the complexity of retrospective application, the challenges faced, and the progress made. It noted that some retrospective rectification work would not be completed by the extended deadline of 31 August 2026, and outlined the decision to record and report this breach of law to The Pensions Regulator. The update included information on the caseloads and processing methods for outstanding rectification work.

Other Agenda Items

The agenda also included items for information only, such as updates on the LGPS Regulations and Governance, the McCloud Project, and the Pensions Administration Business Plan. The Board was also scheduled to receive minutes from the Pensions Committee meeting on 24 July 2026. Exempt items for review and comment included Cyber Risk and Business Continuity Arrangements, and the Pension Fund Risk Management - Quarterly Report. Finally, exempt items for information only included Administration Performance and Key Performance Indicators.