Issue - meetings

10:35 am

The Board are invited to review the Governance and Communications Report as presented to the Committee at their meeting on 5 June 2026. The report includes a log of all regulatory and data breaches

Mukhtar Master, Governance and Communications Manager presented the report which was presented to the Committee at their meeting on 5 June 2026.

The following was indicated:

·       General Code compliance was strong, with minor actions being followed up and six deep-dive modules prioritised for 2026/27.

·       Board and Committee members were reminded to complete 11 training modules by October 2026.

·       The Fund Constitution had been approved by the Committee.

·       Breaches and escalation data were reported, with no material breaches requiring external reporting.

·       Recorded breaches had reduced, though resourcing issues may have affected recording.

·       The new Fund website was live, and communications activity was progressing.

·      Employer contribution monitoring was split between finance recording and employer team reconciliation, with recent resourcing pressures noted.

·       Workforce planning included finance support, systems and automation improvements.

·       Breaches for the quarter were reviewed, and none were considered material or reportable.

In response to Members, the following was noted:

·       The contribution-monitoring process was explained, and resourcing issues would be addressed through the workforce plan.

Actions: Board and Committee members to complete required training by October 2026; officers to complete remaining General Code actions; continue systems and automation work through workforce planning; and continue development of the Fund website and communications activity.

Resolved: The Board noted the Governance and Communications Report.

10:55

This report covers the key governance and communication issues for the Fund, including a report on any breaches of regulation in the last quarter.

The Committee is recommended to:

a)             Note the Fund’s update on General Code of Practice Compliance 2026/27.

b)       Note the Pension Fund Committee training update. 

c)       Approve the revised Local Pension Board Constitution.

d)       Note the latest quarter’s breaches for the fund.

e)       Note the communications update.

Mukhtar Master, Governance and Communications Officer, provided the Governance and Communications report from This report covered the key governance and communication issues for the Fund, including a report on any breaches of regulation in the last quarter.

The following was indicated:

·       An update was provided on compliance with the General Code of Practice, confirming that the Fund had completed the relevant modules and was regarded as being in a strong position following external assessment.

·       Further actions arising from completed modules would be finalised by July and that additional oversight work would be undertaken during the summer with an update to be presented to the Committee in September.

·       Members were required to complete the LGPS Online Learning Academy (LOLA) by October 2026 in preparation for the national knowledge assessment. It was emphasised that the programme was intended to ensure members met statutory knowledge requirements under evolving legislation.

·       Minor amendments to the Local Pension Board constitution were noted, which were approved, and it was confirmed that no material breaches requiring regulatory escalation had occurred.

·       An update was also provided on communications, including the successful launch of the Fund’s new website

In response to Members, the following was noted:

·        Agreed that in relation to Members concerns about engagement with the online training platform,  additional support to be provided, including refresher sessions and regular progress updates. It was also suggested that diary reminders be issued to maintain momentum throughout the training programme.

Actions: Officers to arrange a further introductory / support session on LOLA training.

Officers to consider arranging a follow-up session in September 2026.Monthly progress reminders on LOLA completion to be circulated to Committee and Board members.

The Committee Resolved to:

a)    Note the Fund’s update on General Code of Practice Compliance 2026/27.

b)   Note the Pension Fund Committee training update.

c)   Approve the revised Local Pension Board Constitution.

d)   Note the latest quarter’s breaches for the fund.

e)   Note the communications update.