Retirement

At South Lanarkshire Council we do not have a set retirement age therefore you are free to choose a date when you want to retire.  You must inform your manager of your intention to retire in writing at least 4 months prior to your chosen date.  On receipt of your letter, your manager will inform Personnel Services who will write to you to confirm your decision. 

To obtain an estimate of your pension figures you can use the benefits calculator which is available in the SPFOnline area on the Strathclyde Pension Fund Office website.  Details of how to do use the calculator can be found in Accessing Pension Figures Online.

To obtain an estimate of your pension figures if you are in the Teachers pension scheme you can use the benefits calculator which is available on the SPPA website.

Pension scheme members - Local Government Pension Scheme

Re-employment after retirement

Your pension benefits may be subject to reduction or additional taxation if you return to employment with us, or any other employer that offers the same pension scheme, after having left on grounds of retirement. If you are considering such employment, you should contact the pension fund office and HM Revenue and Customs for advice.

If you do return to such employment, you must immediately notify the pensions office, even if you do not become an active member.