Martin Doyle

Local Pension Board Officer

Wandsworth Council

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Agenda and minutes

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the government's Fit for the Future consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which proposes significant changes to how pension funds are managed and invested. The committee also reviewed the quarterly investment performance report and updated its communications policy.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the external audit results, the draft funding strategy statement, general matters related to the pension fund, and the quarterly investment performance. The committee also heard deputations regarding ethical disinvestment, and resolved to instruct the Director of Financial Services to prepare a report with recommendations on implementing a disclosure and phased divestment programme, and to revise the Investment Strategy Statement and Responsible Investment/Stewardship Policy.

Local Pension Board Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Local Pension Board is scheduled to meet on 3 November 2025 to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, the Pension Fund Annual Report and Audit, the draft Funding Strategy Statement, governance and pooling, and risk management. The board will also discuss training on accounts and audit regulations, and receive a pensions administration update.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Agenda

The Wandsworth and Richmond Joint Pension Committee met to discuss the Pension Fund's external audit report, approve the pension fund accounts and annual report, review the quarterly investment performance, and consider initial valuation results. The committee approved the pension fund accounts, noted the quarterly investment performance, and discussed the initial valuation results, including a potential decrease in employer contribution rates. They also agreed to further explore divestment from companies that supply arms to Israel.