Alistair Wickens

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday, 8 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 8 June 2026 to discuss changes to the governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and updates on pension administration. The committee noted and commented on proposed changes to the governance of the LGPS, including the renaming of the Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee to the LGPS Pension Fund Sub-Committee and the delegation of LGPS functions to it. They also noted and commented on proposed changes to the Terms of Reference for both the Staff and Pensions Committee and the new LGPS Pension Fund Sub-Committee, recommending them for approval by the Council. The committee also noted and commented upon a Recruitment and Retention Policy for employer and member representatives on the sub-committee. The committee discussed the necessity of addressing governance requirements proactively before Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to avoid potential challenges. The committee noted the intention to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Resources to make any necessary updates to recommendations for the Council based on feedback received.

Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Monday, 8 June 2026 - 12.00 pm

The Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics included an economic update, a review of the pension fund's governance, and an update on climate risk policy and the net-zero strategy.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Local Pension Board of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Local Pension Board of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme met on Monday 1 June 2026 to discuss updates on governance and policy, administration of the Firefighter Pension Schemes, and a review of risks. The meeting also covered general business, including the minutes of the previous meeting.

Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 9 March 2026 12.00 pm

The Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee of Warwickshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of governance and investment-related matters. Key topics included a review of the Pension Fund Governance Report, an update on the 2025 Valuation, and the Investment Strategy Statement. The committee was also set to consider reports on general activity, cashflow management, and updates from Border to Coast Pensions Partnership and LGPS pooling developments.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Local Pension Board of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme - Monday 9 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Local Pension Board of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss governance and policy updates, administration of the Firefighter Pension Schemes, and a review of risks. The meeting's report pack outlined scheduled discussions on these key areas, alongside general business.