previous updates

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December	Civil Partnerships ~ the latest information sheet available from the Fund >>> "A Day" Pensions Simplification ~ the latest information sheet available from the Fund >>> A guide to increasing your pension benefits ~ revised version December 2005 >>> Employers’ Organisation for local government ~ Email 2 December re Phil Woolas (Minister for Local Government) statement on the outcome of the Tripartite talks >>> Link to the LG-Employers' Website Containing Full Statement by Phil Woolas >>>	13/12/05 5/12/05
November	December Superlink 2005 (pdf file 1.8mb) >>> All About Your Scheme ~Current Scheme Member Booklet ~ November 2005 Version (pdf file 0.7mb) >>> "Short Guide" to the LGPS ~ Current Short Guide to the Scheme October 2005 (pdf file 0.5mb) >>> Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Local Government Trade Unions (links added) Unison >>> Transport & General Workers' Union (T&G) >>> GMB >>> Amicus >>> Public and Commercial Services Union >>> Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) >>> for more trade union sites see here >>> Employers’ Organisation for local government ~ Email 4 November >>>	21/11/05 15/11/05 11/11/05 4/11/05
October	"Short Guide" to the LGPS >>>	13/10/05
September	Accounts of the Fund (as at 31 March 2005) >>> Local Government Employers’ initial proposals for meeting the cost of delayed changes to the LGPS (link added 26 September 2005) >>> Feedback to the Fund ~ Engaging our customers (feedback on the service we provide) >>> Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>>	28/09/05 26/09/05 14/09/05
August	Outsourcing A Local Authority Service >>> Annual Benefits Statements 2005 >>> For details of when Annual Benefits Statement 2005 >>> will be issued and other important information follow the link above. Don't forget to view our Annual Benefits Statement FAQ's as any questions you may have, may have already been answered!	2/08/05
July	Revocation of the 2005 Changes to the LGPS Revocation of the April 2005 Changes ~ West Mids Pension Fund Leaflet >>> The Revocation of the April 2005 Changes to the LGPS A Statement by the ODPM 14 July 2005 >>> The Revocation of the April 2005 Changes to the LGPS Relevant Statutory Instrument No:2005/1903 >>> The Revocation of the April 2005 Changes to the LGPS A letter from the ODPM dated 14 July 2005 >>> Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>>	20/7/05
June	Wolverhampton Council, through its Superannuation Committee, administers the West Midlands Metropolitan Authorities Pension Fund this link will take you to the City Council's own website where you can view minutes and agenda of the relevant meetings >>> Details about the Deferred Benefits Statements issued by the Fund >>> Deferred Benefits Statement FAQ's To see the information about Combined Benefits Statements that we have issued with Deferred Benefit Statements >>> West Midlands Pension Fund's pensions update 2005 >>> and PTA Pension Fund's update 2005 >>>	15/6/05


May	Voting Activity for the period December 2004 ~ February 2005 >>>	26/4/05
April	Actuarial Valuation Report of the West Midlands Pension Fund as at 31 March 2004	7/4/05
March	ODPM Press release re the intended strike action >>>	21/3/05
	Superlink ~ Pensioner Magazine ~ March 2005 (pdf file 1.2mb) >>>	7/3/05


February	The latest information with regards to industrial (Strike) action and the implications on your LGPS membership >>>	24/02/05
	The Fund's Communication Policy Statement >>>	24/02/05

	The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) in association with the Mail on Sunday Inaugural Communication Awards. To find out more click on the logo above or follow the link here >>> If you wish to make a nomination follow the link here >>>
	Pay Dates for 2005/2006 Added >>>>	22/02/05
	Changes to the LGPS from 1 April 2005 ~ Professional Pensions Article 17 February 2005 ~ Regarding the Changes >>>	17/02/05

	Changes to the LGPS from 1 April 2005 Follow this link to view some frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and answers for scheme members >>> Follow this link to view some examples of how the changes may affect you>>> Follow this link to view a flowchart showing how the changes may affect you >>>	7/02/05

January	The Reliable Source ~ A Newsletter from the Fund >>>	24/01/05
	Voting Activity for the period September 2004 ~ November 2004 >>>	24/01/05
	The Fund's 'notice to members' re the changes from 1 April 2005 >>>	24/01/05
	Employers' Organisation Draft Response (Circular 168 January 2005) to the ODPM's Green Paper >>>	20/01/05
	Investment Strategy >>>	20/01/05
	Summary of Review of Investment Strategy ~ September 2004 >>>	20/01/05
	Description of Assets Held by the Fund >>>	20/01/05
	Funding Strategy Statement and Investment Strategy >>>	20/01/05

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Information Added......		Added or Amended on:
December	2004 Accounts of the Fund >>>	22/12/04
	Download and View our Customer Charter (752KB) >>>	20/12/04
	Increasing your pension benefits (a guide) >>>	20/12/04
	Consistent Pension Reform Policy Needed ~ Pensions Week Magazine 6 December 2004 >>>	08/12/04
November	All About Your Deferred Benefits >>> All About Your Retirement Benefits >>>	9/11/04

October	Corporate Voting Activity for the period June 2004 ~ August 2004 >>>	11/10/04

	Green Paper & Covering letter issued with the Green Paper Changes to the LGPS >>>	8/10/04

September	Want to know how much a previously LGPS pension value is worth in today's terms? >>>	28/09/04

	Annual Benefits Statements 2004 >>>	16/09/04

August	City People ~ An article concerning the proposed changes to the LGPS from April 2005. Reproduced by kind permission from the "City People" magazine for Wolverhampton City Council Staff & Elected Members >>>	19/08/04
	Myner's Report ~ The Fund's Response >>>	13/08/04
	Letter From The ODPM Letter (Dated 5 August ~ Addressing Several Issues That Affect The Context Of The Current Review of The LGPS) >>> Summary Of The ODPM Proposals To Amend The LGPS (Issued 5 August 2004) >>>	11/08/04

July	Corporate Governance ~ Proxy Voting Activity March 2004 _ May 2004 >>>	19/07/04
	Pension Funding Levels ~ A Statement by the West Midlands Pension Fund Response by the Chief Pensions Officer to an article in the Sunday Telegraph 27 June 2004	01/07/04

June	Corporate Governance Policy Adopted April 2004 >>>	24/06/04

May	Contact details for the Fund have been updated with new postal,email,telephone and fax points >>>	24/05/04
	Roadshow 2004 ~ dates added >>>
	The Funds Further Response to the ODPM's Consultation Draft for changes from 1 April 2005 >>>	14/05/04
	The ODPM has published a list of FAQ's in response to the proposed changes to the LGPS From 1 April 2005 >>> The Funds Response to the ODPM's Consultation Draft for changes from 1 April 2005 >>>	06/05/04

April	Draft Regulations for Consultation (Changes to the LGPS From 1 April 2005) >>> Letter from the ODPM re Draft Regulations for Consultation (Changes to the LGPS From 1 April 2005) >>> NEW "Short Guide" to the LGPS from April 2004 >>>	23/04/04
	Corporate Governance ~ Proxy Voting Activity "Home" page >>> Voting Activity for the period December 2003 ~ February 2004 >>>	07/04/04

March	Pension Pay dates 2004/2005 >>>> Pensioners Newsletters (Superlink) March 2004 Edition Added >>>	15/03/04

January	The Fund's Response to the Discussion paper on Administration of the LGPS >>>	27/01/04
	The Fund's Response to Stocktake Phase 2 Proposals >>> To learn more about "Stocktake" click here to go to the ODPM's website >>> Want to transfer previous pension benefits into the LGPS ? Click here for the form you need (includes an explanation of the procedure) >>> Sustainability ~ Is there a future for the public sector pension scheme? Chief Pensions Officer Mike Woodall looks at the facts behind the headlines >>> Pensions Increase ~ Updated to include provisional figure for 2004 & a full list of increases from 1974 >>>	20/01/04
	Support for the LGPS from the Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority Craft and Associated Employees	12/01/04

Information Added......		Date Pages Added/Amended

December 2003	Corporate Governance Voting Activity for the period September 2003 ~ November 2003 >>>	23/12/03
	Superlink December 2003 Edition	01/12/03
	Superlink September 2003 Edition	01/12/03
	Annual Benefits Statements	01/12/03

October 2003	Ill-Health Retirement ~ Information Leaflet >>>	29/10/03
	Councillors Pensions ~ Information Leaflet	09/10/03
	Click to download the "Transfer In" Enquiry forms (PLEASE NOTE: this form when completed should be sent, in the first instance to your previous scheme >>>	09/10/03
	ABS FAQ's Added	09/10/03


September 2003	Voting Activity for the period June 2003 ~ August 2003	30/09/03
	Need to get in touch with us?	16/09/03
	Revised nomination form now posted on line	09/09/03

July 2003	Proxy Voting Activity for the period March 2003 ~ May 2003 >>>	22/07/03
	Revised list of information sheet available form the fund	22/07/03
	Investment Strategy (As at June 2003) >>>	08/07/03
	Superlink (Pensioners Newsletter) June 2003 >>>	01/07/03
	Corporate Governance Policy Adopted April 2003 >>>	01/07/03

June 2003	Summary of Benefits ~ an introduction to the scheme and the benefits it provides (pdf version 930kb)	11/06/03

April 2003	The Fund's Response To The Stocktake Of The LGPS	03/04/03

March 2003	Reserve Forces Leave ~ Important Information	05/03/03
	Superlink March 2003 (pdf Version 492kb)	11/03/03
	Pensions Increase 2003	11/03/03
	Corporate Governance Proxy Voting Activity December 2002 - February 2003	25/03/03

January 2003	Help Desk Top Ten Questions	02/01/03
	Report & Accounts Of The Fund 2002	24/01/03
	Are There Any Comments That You Wish To Make About The Service We Provide?	27/01/03

Information Added......		Date Pages Added/Amended
March	Pensions Increase 2002	01/03/02
	Actuarial Valuation Report 31 03 01	20/3/02
	Proxy Voting Activity December 2001 - February 2002	26/3/02
April	IDRP ~ Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure	03/04/02
	Changed your address don't forget to tell us!	15/04/02
	State Second Pension	22/04/02
May	First UK community development venture funding - £40 million for entrepreneurs	14/05/02
June	"Pay Advice" Article ~ Embracing IT to Improve Service Delivery	10/06/02
	Revised Information About Absence Owing To A Trade Dispute	21/06/02
July	Equitable Life Further Information	01/07/02
	Trust Busting ~ A Warning	01/07/02
	Pensions Week Awards 2002	01/07/02
	Equitable Life Further Information	02/07/02
	Proxy Voting Activity March 2002 - May 2002	10/07/02
	Roadshow 2002 site launch ~ Details of Roadshow 2002	11/07/02
August	Revised Nomination Form ~ For Members to Complete As Required	07/08/02
	Request Further Information Booklets/Leaflets	22/08/02
	Annual Benefits Statement 2002	22/08/02
	Pensions Update 2002	22/08/02
September	Proxy Voting Activity June 2002 - August 2002	30/09/02
October	Trust Busting ~ A Warning	15/10/02
	Roadshow 2002	15/10/02
	"I have read in the press that my lump sum will be taxed...is this correct?"	15/10/02
	FAQ's Updated	15/10/02
November	Not A Member Of The Scheme? ~ Information Added For Potential Members.	13/11/02
	Equitable Life Latest News ~ Letter Issued to With-Profit Annuity Holders	19/11/02
December	Preserved Benefits Statement 2002	10/12/02
	List of Pay Dates	11/12/02
	Report & Accounts 2002 (pdf version 3.20Mb)	11/12/02
	Corporate Governance Policy (Updated December 2002)	16/12/02
	Proxy Voting for the Period September ~ November 2002	20/12/02

Information Added......



	DCLG Letter/Statement Re: The Minister's Statement {proposals to extend the protections, rule of 85} (includes Minister's Statement) >>> 14/12/07 Socially Responsible Investment >>> Investment Strategy Statement >>> Funding Strategy Statement >>> Statement of Investment Principles >>> Documents Published 13/12/07 Single Status & the LGPS >>> 22/11/07 Current issue of Superlink (December 2007) >>> 14/11/07 Updated Short Guide to the LGPS >>> 11/10/07 The Fund's letter to Ms Hazel Blears MP Secretary of State for Local Government Pensions and the Communities, concerning the new look LGPS >>> Accounts of the Fund as at 31 March 2007 >>> 01/10/07 Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> 11/09/07 Superlink September 2007 Edition >>> 07/09/07 DCLG Newsletter No 2 on the 2008 Changes to the LGPS >>> 15/08/07 Details of Annual Benefits Statements 2007 >>> 02/08/07 Want to know more about AVCs? then click here >>> 10/07/07 What's in it for me? >>> 21/06/07 Pensions Update >>> 21/06/07 Details of the 2007 Preserved (Deferred) Benefit Statements ~ Due to be issued w/c 2 July >>> 21/06/07 Statement of Investment Principles >>> Revised 31/05/07 Corporate Governance Activity for the period December 2006 ~ February 2007 >>> 31/05/07 Superlink June 2007 Edition >>> Pay Advice (Revised June 07) Main Fund Pay Advice & PTA Fund Pay Advice 21/05/07 Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> 14/05/07 LGPS Regulations (SI 2007 1166) for the New Look 2008 Scheme >>> Superlink March 2007 Edition >>> Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Metropolitan Administering Authorities response to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2007 >>> 23/02/07 The Fund's Response to The Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2007 >>> 23/02/07 Pay Dates 2007/2008 added >>>> 22/02/07 Want to discuss the latest pension issues, then visit our new chat room >>> 20/02/07 Statement of the West Midlands Pension Fund's Position in Respect of Corporate Governance Action Against Dell >>> 15/02/07 Related Links: Corporate Governance ~ Policy & Activity >>> & Corporate Governance Policy >>> Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> 12/02/07 Corporate Governance ~ updated activity >>> 29/01/07 "The new LGPS and you" ~ Unison document >>> 16/1/07 Summary information produced by the Fund concerning the proposed changes >>> 15/01/07 Changes to the LGPS (UPDATED) >>> 12/01/07

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	Revised Scheme Guide Published (All About Your Retirement Benefits) >>> administering authority policy statement >>> 1986-2006 20 years of the West Midlands Pension Fund >>> Revised Scheme Guides Published >>> Options for a new look LGPS in England and Wales: Main Summary of Responses (DCLG website) >>> The Proposed New-Look LGPS From 1 April 2008 >>> DCLG Letter dated 23 11 06 Re the proposed LGPS arrangement from 1 April 2008 >>> Attachment/Appendix to the to DCLG Letter dated 23 11 06 Re the proposed LGPS arrangement from 1 April 2008 >>> Distribution list for the Letter & Attachment/Appendix Re the DCLG Letter dated 23 11 06 >>> Superlink December Edition >>> now added to site. Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Business Plan 2006-2010 (WMPTA FUND) >>> & PTA Fund Homepage >>> Addendum (All About Your scheme Guide) >>> employers' response to consultation >>> LGA/LGE/LGPC response to consultation >>> Want to get an estimate of the membership that you can purchase? email us and ask us to post you an application form or Click on the link (Additional Membership Enquiry Form >>>) to download a pdf version of the enquiry form. Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Year Ending 31 March 2006 ~ Accounts of the Fund >>> The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 >>> (these defer the removal of the 85 year rule until 31 March 2008) Superlink September Edition >>> now added to site which now also contains detail of our online discount scheme for Fund members see www.superlinksavings.com >>> for more details. Annual Benefits Statements Please note that during the period 7-15 September extended opening hours will be in place. The Fund's Help Desk will remain open until 7.00pm on these dates and will also be open between the hours of 9.00am-12.30pm on Saturday 9 September should you need to contact the Fund. Annual Benefits Statements will be posted on the 5 September and should be received no later than 9 September. If you wish to contact us in respect of an Annual Benefits Statement please do so using the email address provided here: PensionFundEnquiries@wolverhampton.gov.uk To see more information in connection with the annual benefits statement click here >>> Click here for the West Midlands Pension Fund's pensions update >>> and Click here for the PTA Pension Fund's update >>> All About Your Deferred Benefits >>> All About Your Retirement Benefits >>> The Fund's Business Plan for 2006-2010 is now available >>> Updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Deferred Benefits Statements issued by the Fund (details of the 2006 statements) >>> This year's roadshows are now underway! all about your scheme >>> increasing your pension benefits >>> the LGPS what's in it for me? >>> Superlink (pensioner's magazine) June 2006 edition (pdf file 1.1mb) >>> short guide to the LGPS >>> The Fund's information leaflet on the April 2006 changes to the LGPS can be viewed here >>> Supplies will be made available to employers to distribute in early May. Details of the intended Roadshow publicity material ~ A3 Posters and DL leaflets ~ now posted on the site (copies available upon request) >>> March 2006 Superlink (pensioner newsletter) pdf file 1.1mb) >>> Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>> Details of the intended 2006 Employer roadshows >>> Pension Costs For Local Authorities ~ The Reality Behind The Hype ©Hymans Robertson >>> Strike Action ~ The Implications On Your LGPS Membership Explained. This also gives examples of the timescales, under which you must act, if you wish to repay contributions to include the period for pensionable purposes >>> Pay Dates Updated ~ Pay dates for 2006/2007 Now Added >>>> Pension Fund Investment (page updated) >>> Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Fund >>>	13/12/06 07/12/06 29/11/06 23/11/06 17/11/06 15/11/06 02/11/06 31/10/06 16/10/06 13/10/06 04/10/06 31/08/06 30/08/06 23/08/06 15/08/06 14/08/06 14/08/06 03/08/06 04/07/06 04/07/06 12/06/06 31/05/06 26/05/06 25/05/06 25/04/06 15/3/06 1/3/06 1/3/06 8/2/06 8/2/06 26/1/06 23/1/06 17/1/06 4/1/06 & 17/1/06