Decision Maker: Lancashire Local Pension Board
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
An update and broad analysis of appeals
received under the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure for the
period 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024.
Ms Hunt, Technical & Administration Pension Lead, from the Pensions Team, presented a report on appeals received under the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure during the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 and answered questions from Board members.
During the discussion it was suggested that employers be reminded of their responsibilities when responding to appeals, and that individuals be provided with information regarding the appeals process and kept informed of any delays. The Head of Fund confirmed that the review of the Pensions Administration Strategy Statement would take account of the points raised.
Resolved: That the Head of Fund monitor the rise in the number of appeal cases and review the situation into 2025 to identify if the rise in appeals is a one-off occurrence or longer-term issue that requires action, and report back to the Board.
Corporate Priorities : N/A;
Divisions Affected: N/A;
Contact: Catherine Hunt Email: catherine.hunt2@lancashire.gov.uk.
Report author: Catherine Hunt
Date of decision: 28/01/2025
Decided at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Lancashire Local Pension Board
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