Guidance

Local government exit pay

A guide for local authorities for the interim period until MHCLG regulations come into force.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 16 December 2020

This publication was withdrawn on 2 March 2021

This guidance is no longer in effect following the revocation of the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020. Please see updated guidance on public sector exit payments.

Applies to England

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Local government exit pay: a guide for local authorities for the interim period until MHCLG regulations come into force

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The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 impose a cap of £95,000 on the payments which specified public sector bodies, including local authorities, can make in relation to employee exits.

This document provides guidance on how the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will deal with applications for the relaxation of the restrictions from public sector employers in relation to employees who are eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) including LGPS employers who are also covered by the regulations.

Published 16 December 2020